Preface
For Huo Qigang, whose family has been prominent for generations, there is really a question mark over whether it is true. After all, the "prince" of the four major families in Hong Kong has always been known for his excellent style.
He never indulges in pleasure, but just wants to contribute to Hong Kong and the country. Now, Huo Qigang has won the post of member of the Tianjin Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. This is undoubtedly another halo for a young man who is trying to "abandon business and enter politics".
But for Huo Qigang, who is emerging in the political world, this is actually more like a challenge - how can he continue to stick to his original intention and shine in the jungle of politicians and bureaucrats from all walks of life?
The "prince" can not only play, but also do
Huo Qigang officially came to Tianjin as a member of the Tianjin CPPCC to take up his new post. For the heirs of the four major families in Hong Kong, being able to hold an official position in the mainland of the motherland is undoubtedly a high recognition of his political career.
In fact, the 32-year-old Huo Qigang has held this position. At that time, he could be said to be high-spirited and ambitious - a rich second generation who wanted to make a big difference in the business world; A passionate young man who has the ambition to promote Chinese culture.
Now that time has passed, 16 years later, Huo Qigang is already a middle-aged man in his 40s, who has experienced the transformation from business to politics, and has also experienced a deeper understanding of this era and the country.
This kind of transformation makes many people who have witnessed it have to sigh: the tree is very popular, but even if some trees grow up, they are still so upright. At the inauguration ceremony, Huo Qigang delivered a short but affectionate speech.
He said that it was a great honor to once again contribute to Tianjin, witnessing the city's transformation at a "rapid pace". Especially compared with 16 years ago, the integration process of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei under the high-speed rail link now makes Huo Qigang full of confidence in the country's development.
"Over the years, I have returned to Tianjin with my family and friends more than once, and each time I have discovered a new face of a modern city. Huo Qigang said.
Indeed, the speed of the 2 bullet train from Beijing to Tianjin is only 350 kilometers per hour, and now it is the standard configuration of 350 kilometers. When it comes to infrastructure, the pace of China's progress is truly impressive.
Huo Qigang said that he will continue to perform his duties as a member of the CPPCC with more enthusiasm and a sense of responsibility. He will also provide opinions and suggestions for the integration of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei.
"I'm looking forward to bringing a modern twist to this old city and bringing it to a new era with even more brilliance. Huo Qigang said. In fact, while serving as a member of the Tianjin CPPCC, Huo Qigang also wears many hats.
Vice Chairman of All-China Youth Federation, Chairman of Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Independent Non-Executive Director of Fusion Bank, Chairman of Asian Electronic Sports Federation, etc. It can be said that his political career is in full swing.
But even so, Huo Qigang has never had a bureaucratic style, always managing his public image and personally attending every important work, which also makes his reputation among the public increase day by day.
For such a politician who pays attention to his own image, it is undoubtedly important to have a good family background. In the just-concluded Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon 2024, Huo Qigang and his wife Guo Jingjing came to the scene in person.
The race started at 4:30 a.m., but the couple were almost the first to reach the starting point. When Guo Jingjing changed into sportswear and walked on the track, she not only took a lot of highlight photos for the media, but also made the onlookers impressed by her temperament and elegance.
The golden boy and girl under the Brokeback Mountain
In this group of marathon photos taken of Guo Jingjing, the most classic one is undoubtedly the moment when she climbed Brokeback Mountain halfway. At that time, although Guo Jingjing's face was covered with sweat, she was still radiant.
She leaned forward with her shoulders and her hands on her knees, looking up at the end of the mountain, and behind her, the sun had just risen. This scene was deeply imprinted in the hearts of everyone present and became a good story.
In fact, Guo Jingjing is not a professional athlete, just an amateur runner. And what made her perform so well may be the support and encouragement from her husband.
During the game, Huo Qigang always paid close attention to his wife's every move. Before the finish line, the husband and wife sprinted side by side, which was exciting.
In the end, Guo Jingjing completed the whole process with a score of 3 hours and 15 minutes, and her time seemed to be spent on the warmth with Huo Qigang on the way. The sweet appearance of the golden boy and jade girl on the Wangfu Stone also brought a lot of joy to the onlookers of Hong Kong citizens.
"Young man, it's enough to have this sweetness. A gray-haired aunt couldn't help but sigh. Of course, in Huo Qigang's place, Guo Jingjing is far more than just a sweet other half. As Hong Kong's leading socialite, she is Huo Qigang's strongest spiritual pillar.
This time, Huo Qigang needs to stay in Tianjin for a month in order to fully perform his new duties. And just as he was leaving for the Middle East, Guo Jingjing had already flown there in advance, ready for the next stop at the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo in Dubai.
"My wife has always taken care of everything at home, so I just have to go to work with confidence. Huo Qigang said with a smile, and his words showed Guo Jingjing's superb housekeeping ability.
Coincidentally, Fok Qigang was jointly rated as "the most socially responsible Hong Kong business leader" by a number of authoritative institutions in the mainland. In his award speech, he specifically mentioned that he had a virtuous helper Guo Jingjing behind him.
This allows him to serve the society without worries and give better play to his talents. On the surface, Huo Qigang did not mention his efforts and dedication; But anyone who knows the inside knows that this is a true portrayal of this modest and low-key rising star in politics.
As the saying goes, strength determines height, and people with strength do not need to use external conditions to highlight themselves.
Challenges and trials are yet to come
Along the way, Huo Qigang has not been smooth sailing. You must know that when he was in his 20s, the four major families in Hong Kong were at full strength, and the competition between you and me was very fierce.
Most of Hong Kong's richest men are immersed in entertainment consumption, and rarely ask about politics to save the world. At that time, Huo Qigang made the decision to give up business and go all out into politics under the dual pressure of his family and public opinion. This was undoubtedly a risky move at the time.
Fortunately, the heavens will descend on people. With his own judgment and courage, Huo Qigang gradually gained a firm foothold in the political circles and achieved unprecedented success. Today, at the age of nearly half a century, he has become a bridge and mainstay of the political and business circles of the mainland and Hong Kong.
Their connections and political influence in the two places are no longer comparable to those of a decade ago. As people commented: "This is a diligent and down-to-earth young man who gradually wins honor and status through his own efforts." ”
However, the road to politics is far from easy, and challenges and tests are still to come. At present, Huo Qigang's political tasks can be described as myriad.
He needs to fight for more welfare for Hong Kong people in the Legislative Council, and also coordinate work at various levels in the Mainland so that Hong Kong can better serve the overall development of the country. This places extremely high demands on an individual's political wisdom and energy.
At the same time, political attacks from various forces will also come one after another. For Huo Qigang, who is in power, he must always maintain political acumen and a steady political stance in order to rise to the top.
However, for Huo Qigang at this moment, the future of politics is not his primary concern. Because just before taking up his new position, the man who had just become a father received a surprise gift - his son learned to call Daddy!
"This is simply the greatest New Year's gift I have ever received. Huo Qigang said sincerely. Perhaps it is the wellspring of encouragement from his family that gives him the confidence to continue to persevere and make breakthroughs in the "long-distance race" in the political world.
epilogue
Some people say that if a person wants to get along in the political circles, the most important thing is to "pick up leaks" - rubbing hot spots and currying favor with public opinion. But for a political star like Huo Qigang who pays attention to hard work, perseverance and unchanging his original intention is the foundation of his foothold.
It is precisely because of this heart of dedication to the people and solid work that Huo Qigang has won the support of so many people in his 16-year political career.
Now, when he took over the post of member of the Tianjin CPPCC for the second time, Huo Qigang was in a difficult situation at home and abroad, and was at a critical moment in his political career.
We have reason to believe that with the continued emergence of political newcomers with such a hard-working spirit and dedication to their duties, Hong Kong and the country will surely have a better tomorrow.