Unconsciously, this song "Pearl of the Orient" has been sung for more than 30 years. In 1997, when Hong Kong returned to the motherland, this song was sung in almost every street and alley.

"The river flows southward in a curved way, and goes to the Xiangjiang River to have a look..."

Unconsciously, this song "Pearl of the Orient" has been sung for more than 30 years.

In 1997, when Hong Kong returned to the motherland, this song was sung in almost every street and alley.

The scene of the wanderer returning to his mother's arms that summer is unforgettable.

"We still remember that when the Hong Kong government was handed over, the national anthem of the People's Republic of China was played majestically, and the national flag of the People's Republic of China and the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were raised. We still remember that when the Chinese People's Liberation Army garrisoned in Hong Kong, , the excitement and excitement of the Hong Kong compatriots who braved the pouring rain to warmly welcome the return. We still remember that on the day of welcoming the return, the land of China was decorated with lights and colorful lights, men, women and children sang and danced, and the whole country celebrated. "

June 30, 2017. In the beautiful city of Hong Kong, President Xi Jinping looked back on the past with emotion, and expressed his deepest feelings to the Hong Kong compatriots in "three beliefs" - "believe in yourself," "believe in Hong Kong," and "believe in the country."

In a few days, President Xi Jinping will attend the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Hong Kong, the "Pearl of the Orient", is blooming and ushering in a better era.

Hong Kong has developed from an unknown small fishing village into a world-renowned modern metropolis. What are the magical development codes of Hong Kong's magnificent transformation? The answer to this question is a matter of opinion. However, no one will deny that this is the hard work of generations of Hong Kong compatriots.

Patriotism and Hong Kong, constant self-improvement, hard work, and flexibility are the spirits possessed by Hong Kong compatriots and the key to Hong Kong's success.

Hong Kong Legislative Council member Ho Jun-yiu almost paid the price with his life for "supporting the police and opposing independence" during the "revisiting controversy". But he still firmly believes: "Our country is getting better and better. As Chinese, we should not just watch, but also contribute our share."

"Protecting the National Anthem" Principal Chen Zhuoxi recalled, whether it was Mong Kok Workers' Night School or The Hong Kong Vocational and Continuing School has raised the five-star red flag in Hong Kong from the first day when the five-star red flag was raised in Tiananmen Square . "Even in that era when we did not dare to show our patriotism easily, I still felt that there was a fire and there was A group of young people with ideals and enthusiasm are working quietly in society. "

Li Kaihu, the proprietress of "1.4 Billion Tea Restaurant", participated in the distribution of central anti-epidemic supplies to Hong Kong this year, "I heard many countries talking about it. No, there are too many people infected with the new coronavirus, but this is not the case in China. The country has said that it must try its best to save our lives.”

Chen Yingxin, a Hong Kong girl in her early 30s, was true four times from March last year to March this year. Hong Kong spoke remotely at the UN conference. This is a hope from young people in Hong Kong: "Influence more people and make building Hong Kong our life goal."

Many Hong Kong compatriots have been actively participating in the country's reform, opening up, and modernization, and have made significant contributions.

"The central government and the people across the country have never forgotten this." President Xi Jinping pointed out, "Hong Kong compatriots are not only fully capable and wise enough to manage, build and develop Hong Kong well, but also can continue to develop in the country and even the world. Show off your talents on the stage.”

In 1995, the American Fortune magazine predicted that Hong Kong would no longer prosper after the handover. However, the hard-working and intelligent Hong Kong compatriots worked hard and gave the best response with actions. The Chinese are amazing!

The latest "World Economic Freedom 2021 Annual Report" released by Canada's Fraser Institute shows that Hong Kong has once again been rated as "the freest economy in the world." Since its handover in 1997, Hong Kong has won this award for many consecutive years.

In the 25 years since its return, with the support of the central government, Hong Kong has overcome crises many times and still maintains its status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center.

Hong Kong has many favorable conditions and unique advantages for its development.President Xi Jinping emphasized: "More importantly, Hong Kong enjoys the institutional advantages of ' one country, two systems '. It can not only share the vast market and development opportunities of the mainland, but also often serve as a 'pioneer and trial' testing ground for the country's opening up to the outside world, occupying a large share of the Opportunities for development."

Under "one country, two systems", Hong Kong's financial system remains stable, with free flow of capital, abundant human resources, and a good legal environment. Its unique position of being backed by the motherland, facing the world, and connecting the mainland and the world has become increasingly prominent.

In June 2019, a "turmoil over the amendment bill" occurred in Hong Kong, and the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong encountered unprecedented challenges. The central government assessed the situation and decisively took a series of measures to address both the symptoms and root causes, including enacting Hong Kong's national security law and revising and improving Hong Kong's electoral system, to stop violence and chaos, promote the situation in Hong Kong from chaos to order, and bring Hong Kong's development back on track, resulting in a series of gratifying changes.

△On June 30, 2020, Hong Kong citizens held the national flag and the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region outside the government building to celebrate the implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the amount of new shares raised in Hong Kong has exceeded HK$650 billion, an increase of more than 30% compared with the same period before its implementation; The average daily trading volume of Hong Kong stocks has exceeded HK$150 billion, nearly 10% higher than the 12 months before its implementation. Sixty percent. The total value of Hong Kong's asset and wealth management business reached HK$34.9 trillion at the end of 2020, an increase of 20% from before the implementation.

"To meet Hong Kong residents' expectations for a better life and continue to promote the development of Hong Kong's various undertakings, in the final analysis, we must stick to the direction, take solid steps, and fully and accurately understand and implement the 'one country, two systems' policy." President Xi Jinping has a clear attitude.

Practice has proved that as long as Hong Kong consolidates and enhances these advantages, it will be able to retain and attract investment and talents from all parties, seize opportunities in economic globalization and regional cooperation , promote local innovation and entrepreneurship, and develop new growth points, continued Write a new story of development and a new legend of prosperity under the Lion Rock!

△On July 1, 2021, Hong Kong citizens waved the five-star red flag on the streets to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

On July 1, 2021, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, hundreds of citizens unfurled a giant national flag 30 meters long and 20 meters wide at the Hang Hau Stadium in Hong Kong's New Territories, and the audience sang "Singing the Motherland" in unison. The patriotic fervor is moving.

No matter in the past, present or future, the motherland has always been Hong Kong’s strong backing.

In mid-to-late January this year, a new wave of COVID-19 epidemic struck Hong Kong.

On January 27, when President Xi Jinping listened to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor's work report via video, he said: "The central government has and will continue to take all necessary measures to fully support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in fighting the epidemic. Everyone must strengthen their confidence. , unite to fight the epidemic. The motherland will always be Hong Kong’s strong backing, and the current difficulties will surely be overcome.”

html In February, the first temporary community isolation facility (fangcang project) assisted by the central government started construction in Tsing Yi. In just one week, the Tsing Yi shelter was completed. Subsequently, the San Tin, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port, Fanling , and Hung Shui Bridge shelter projects were completed one after another. On March 24, the Yuen Long shelter was delivered. Within one month, all six shelters built with central assistance were delivered, and about 20,000 isolation beds were put into use.

Hong Kong, which is fighting the epidemic, has received strong support from the motherland.

△On June 21, 2022, the Penny's Bay community isolation and treatment facility in Hong Kong funded by the central government has been fully delivered.

"Hong Kong has many favorable development conditions and unique competitive advantages, relying on the motherland and facing the world. In particular, the country's sustained and rapid development in recent years has provided Hong Kong with rare opportunities, inexhaustible power and broad space for development." July 1, 2017 President Xi Jinping said firmly at the meeting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the fifth government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the same day.

On the same day, under the witness of President Xi Jinping, the "Framework Agreement on Deepening Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao and Promoting the Construction of the Greater Bay Area" was officially signed.

is integrated into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area . The story of the common prosperity and development of Hong Kong and the Mainland is gradually unfolding: the completion of the super project Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has officially connected Hong Kong to the national highway network, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao University Alliance has become a gathering of three As an important platform for local higher education resources, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cities Tourism Federation helps Hong Kong attract more overseas tourists...

The growing prosperity of the motherland is not only the confidence for Hong Kong to withstand storms and overcome challenges, but also Hong Kong's exploration of new development directions , looking for new driving forces for development and opportunities to open up new space for development.

Less than a month ago, when meeting with the newly elected sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, who was appointed by the central government, President Xi Jinping had high hopes for Hong Kong -

"I believe that the new SAR government will implement policies It will definitely show a new atmosphere, and Hong Kong's development will definitely write a new chapter. "

Hong Kong will always flow, and we will be better!

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