The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing from July 15 to 18. The meeting deliberated and adopted the "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Promoting Chinese-style Modernization". People from all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macao, as well as Taiwan businessmen and compatriots on the mainland, were deeply encouraged and excited, and expressed that they would actively grasp the new major opportunities for the country's development, better integrate into the overall development of the country and the new round of reform and opening up, devote themselves to the Chinese-style modernization, and jointly create the great cause of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said that the country has continued to expand in the breadth and depth of comprehensively deepening reforms, and the level of modernization of the country's governance system and governance capacity has been rapidly improved. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) focused on the issue of further deepening reform in an all-round way and promoting Chinese-style modernization, which has a profound impact on Hong Kong. All sectors of Hong Kong society should unify their thoughts and actions with the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech and the deployment of the plenary session, give full play to the strength and value of "patriots administering Hong Kong", and fulfill Hong Kong's responsibilities, seize Hong Kong's opportunities and make Hong Kong's contributions in the country's journey of further deepening reform in an all-round way and advancing Chinese-style modernization.
The Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Ho Iat Seng, said that the convening of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee is of great significance. The current and future period is a critical period for comprehensively promoting the building of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation with Chinese-style modernization. The Macao SAR Government will unite and lead all sectors of society through a series of measures, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and further leverage the unique advantages of "One Country, Two Systems" and its role as a platform for international cooperation, so as to strive for the comprehensive promotion of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese-style modernization.
Actively grasping the new opportunities of the country's reform and opening up is the unanimous consensus of Hong Kong and Macao society.
A number of deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) from Hong Kong and Macao said that the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has greatly boosted the confidence of all sectors of Hong Kong and Macao society. Hong Kong and Macao are actively participating in the new round of reform and opening up of the country, better serving the needs of the country, and grasping the development opportunities brought about by the reform, with unlimited prospects. Li Huiqiong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Shi Jialun and Ho King-lun, deputies to the National People's Congress of Macao, and Qiu Tingbiao, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) of Macao, believe that Hong Kong and Macao should give full play to their advantages in smooth convergence with international rules, make efforts in line with national deployment, and seize opportunities to promote development on the new track.
A number of political groups in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) believe that the implementation of the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will bring broader space for the development of Hong Kong's industrial and commercial circles. The Hong Kong Federation of Economic and Democratic Affairs believes that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed that it is necessary to adhere to the basic national policy of opening up to the outside world and build a new system of a higher-level open economy, which will bring golden opportunities and comprehensively boost the investment confidence of Hong Kong's business circles and enterprises. All sectors in Hong Kong should take the initiative to align with major national strategies, grasp development opportunities in depth, and make greater contributions to building a modern country in all respects.
Lau Siu-kai, consultant of the National Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, pointed out that the country's measures to further deepen reform and opening up in an all-round way are very beneficial to Hong Kong's economic development and industrial transformation and upgrading. It is foreseeable that the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will become an important driving force for Hong Kong's development. With the support and guidance of the Central Government and the concerted efforts of the HKSAR Government and all sectors of society to seek reform and development, Hong Kong will surely have a better tomorrow.
Embracing the new journey of Chinese-style modernization, people from all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macao said that Hong Kong and Macao have a lot to offer.
The Chief Secretary for Administration of the HKSAR Government, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, said that the HKSAR Government should uphold integrity and innovation, make every effort to develop the economy and improve people's livelihood, continue to promote Hong Kong's better integration into the overall development of the country, and lead Hong Kong to move forward bravely and resolutely on the road of governance and prosperity in an all-round way, so as to make new and greater contributions to the country's comprehensive promotion of the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization.
The President of the Legislative Assembly of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Ko Hoi Yin, believes that Macao should adhere to and improve the "one country, two systems", base itself on the new stage of development, continue to give full play to its patriotism and love for Macao, reform and improve policies and measures around promoting the moderate diversification of Macao's economy, and participate in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with more effective measures, so as to help the country build an integrated and high-level opening system.
Vice-President of City University of Macau, Ip Kwai Ping, said that as an important fulcrum of the country's new development pattern of dual circulation, Macao should strengthen its historical consciousness, grasp the historical initiative, seize the new opportunities brought about by further deepening the reform in an all-round way, actively participate in the construction of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, innovate the cooperation and development mechanism of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and give full play to the advantages of "one center, one platform and one base" to actively contribute to the promotion of Chinese-style modernization.
Focusing on the primary task of high-quality development, all sectors in Hong Kong and Macao believe that they should take advantage of the momentum and take positive action.
Mr Lam Kin-fung, Member of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), called on all sectors of Hong Kong community to take advantage of the momentum and meet the needs of the country and give full play to Hong Kong's strengths, such as transforming scientific research achievements into new quality productivity, and making good use of professional services to help Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises expand into emerging markets such as ASEAN and the Middle East, so as to promote sustainable economic development.
Chui Sai Cheong, President of the Macao Chamber of Commerce, said that Macao's industrial and commercial community should better play the role of internal and external communication, provide convenience for Chinese enterprises and Chinese brands to "go global", help the country to "bring in" foreign enterprises and foreign investment, and show new achievements in accelerating the formation of new quality productivity and boosting innovation-driven development.
Li Zijian, President of the Education University of Hong Kong, was deeply impressed by the plenum's proposal that "education, science and technology, and talents are the basic and strategic support for Chinese-style modernization", and believed that Hong Kong should play an active role in the field of higher education and contribute to the country.
Xu Xu, the founder of Hong Kong start-up Lens Technology Co., Ltd., believes that Hong Kong I&T youth should actively participate in major national science and technology projects, and work closely with mainland scientific research institutions to promote the industrialization of scientific research results. Hong Kong has made good use of its advantages in internationalisation to attract and nurture more top talents, injecting new vitality into the country's technological development.
Taiwan businessmen and Taiwan compatriots are full of confidence in the mainland's development.
Qian Yongchang, executive chairman of the Suzhou Taiwan Compatriot Investment Enterprise Association, said that he and his Taiwan businessmen and friends around him paid close attention to the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition on comprehensively deepening reform greatly encouraged everyone. Everyone has clearer and more positive expectations for the future development of the mainland, and they have more confidence in taking root in the mainland's development. The majority of Taiwan enterprises should grasp the major opportunities, work together with mainland enterprises, integrate and develop, accelerate the improvement of innovation capabilities, and achieve a win-win future.
Han Yinghuan, president of the Xiamen Association of Taiwan-Invested Enterprises, said that he carefully read the communiqué of the Third Plenary Session of the 20 th CPC Central Committee and felt very excited. Reform and opening up have brought tangible benefits to Taiwan businessmen, and everyone is full of confidence and expectations for the mainland's future development. Taiwan businessmen and enterprises on the mainland should actively participate in the development of new productive forces, invest greater strength, play more roles, and achieve better development.
Looking forward to sharing opportunities and creating prosperity together, Taiwan businessmen and Taiwan compatriots are actively integrating into the process of Chinese-style modernization.
Huang Guangzhi, president of the Chongqing Association of Taiwan Compatriot Investment Enterprises, said that continuing to deepen reform and expand opening up will provide a fairer, transparent, and predictable market environment and more solid institutional guarantees for the vast number of business entities, including Taiwan enterprises. Taiwan businessmen and enterprises should closely follow the policy guidance, actively adjust their enterprise development strategies, promote investment and business in the mainland, and participate in cross-strait integrated development. With the joint efforts of compatriots on both sides of the strait, we will certainly be able to join hands to create a better future.
Yang Jingru, a young Taiwan engaged in the new media industry in the mainland, said that promoting Chinese-style modernization has provided a rare opportunity for the vast number of Taiwan youth, and hopes that more Taiwan compatriots, especially young people, will cross the strait and come to the mainland to pursue their dreams, build their dreams, and realize their dreams.
Han Mingguo, deputy general manager of Nanjing Taiwan Youth Entrepreneurship College, said that the mainland has broad development prospects, which will provide greater development impetus for Taiwan businessmen and enterprises, and create a bigger stage for Taiwan's young people to grow into talents. Taiwanese companies should actively participate in promoting high-quality development, deeply integrate into the mainland's industrial chain and supply chain, and achieve a new take-off in the mainland. The mainland and Taiwan compatriots are full of goodwill and have taken a series of measures to share development opportunities, and more and more Taiwan compatriots are eager to develop on the mainland. It is hoped that compatriots on both sides of the strait will get closer to each other, mingle with each other, learn from each other and help each other, work together to promote Chinese-style modernization, and paint a glorious scene and share glory.