Recently, in the latest "2022 World Competitiveness Annual Report" (annual report) released by Switzerland Lausanne International Management Development Institute , Hong Kong's ranking rose from seventh place in the world last year to fifth place. The spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government said on June 15 that the annual report affirmed that Hong Kong is one of the most competitive economies in the world. Hong Kong's competitiveness depends on the institutional advantages under ", one country, two systems, ".
Looking back on the 25 years, the Bauhinia is in full bloom, the style remains, and the historic moments are still vivid in my mind; looking forward to the future, Hong Kong will be more united and progress at a new starting point of development under the principle of "one country, two systems" and "patriots governing Hong Kong", and create a new situation of good politics and good governance.
html The 125-year-old Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is young, and Hong Kong's development future is promising!At 0:00 on July 1, 1997, the Chinese flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region flag were raised. China resumed its exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China was officially established. The picture shows the scene of the Chinese flag raising ceremony at the handover ceremony of the Hong Kong regime. Visual China Wang Miao /photo
1997, after Hong Kong returned to , Hong Kong citizens waved the Chinese flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region flag to celebrate on the streets in the rain. Visual China Langevin Jacques/photo Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport was once one of the busiest international airports in the world, with international passenger volume ranked third in the world and freight volume ranked first in the world. However, Kai Tak Airport is an airport located in the city center with only one runway. It is surrounded by high-density buildings and very small space. It once had the title of "Top Ten Dangerous Airports in the World" during its operation. In view of security and demand, the Hong Kong government announced in 1989 that it would build a new airport in Chek Lap Kok, northwest of Lantau Mountain. The new airport project took 8 years and was opened in July 1998. At the same time, Kai Tak Airport completed its historical mission and was officially closed. The picture shows an aircraft about to land at Kai Tak Airport flying close to a residential area in 1996. Visual China
998, affected by the Asian financial crisis, the Hong Kong stock market experienced great fluctuations. In late August, with the firm support of the central government of , the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government invested huge amounts of money in the stock and futures markets, successfully repelling international speculators and stabilizing Hong Kong finance. Over the past 25 years, Hong Kong's status as an international financial center has been increasingly consolidated, and the financial market has made great progress in many aspects. The total amount of bank deposits has increased by more than 4 times, and the total market value of the stock market has increased by more than 10 times. The picture shows Central, Hong Kong, with many financial institutions on July 22, 2017. Visual China In March 2003, the sudden SARS epidemic greatly threatened the lives and safety of 6.8 million Hong Kong citizens. In order to prevent the spread of the virus, the Hong Kong SAR government has quickly strengthened coordination and coordination and taken a series of measures. The SAR government has launched a "Home Treatment Plan". All people who have home contact with confirmed SARS patients must stay at home for isolation treatment. They have organized a series of cleaning actions in 18 districts across Hong Kong to gather the strength of the public to resist SARS. In addition, in order to ensure the safety of students, the SAR government decisively made a decision to go on vacation in schools across Hong Kong, effectively preventing the spread of SARS on campus. The picture shows people wearing masks in Hong Kong to prevent SARS on April 16, 2003. Visual China Christian Keenan/photo
On April 6, 2003, the 22nd Hong Kong Film Awards held an award ceremony at the Hong Kong Cultural Center Grand Theater. As a revitalization work after the SARS epidemic, the movie "Infernal Affairs" created by Hong Kong stars won 7 awards on this Academy Awards . At the same time, a brief event commemorating Leslie Cheung was also held at the ceremony. Andy Lau , Jacky Cheung , Leonard , Aaron Kwok "Four Heavenly Kings" sang Leslie Cheung's song " Love in the past". IC photo
In September 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland opened its doors to welcome guests, becoming the fifth Disneyland in the world. The picture shows Hong Kong Disneyland opening to welcome guests on June 18, 2020.The Paper Image
On November 9, 2006, the special session of the World Health Assembly elected the candidate recommended by China, Ms. Margaret Chan, as the new Director-General of the World Health Organization . This is China's first nomination for election and was successfully elected as the highest leadership position of the United Nations specialized agency . The picture shows Chen Fengfuzhen answering questions from Chinese and foreign reporters in the "Committee Channel" before the opening of the Second Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference in March 2019. People's Vision Pan Songgang/photo
In August 2008, the Beijing Olympic equestrian event was held in Hong Kong. On August 15, in the Olympic Equestrian Obstacle Tournament at Shatin Racecourse in Hong Kong, Li Zhenqiang made his debut in the first time at the Olympic Equestrian Obstacle Tournament at the . Visual China Li Chen/photo
009 On December 5, 2009, the opening ceremony of the 5th East Asian Games of was held in Victoria Port, Hong Kong. This is the first time that Hong Kong has hosted an international comprehensive event since its return to the motherland. The picture shows a wonderful fireworks performance during the opening ceremony. Visual China On June 29, 2012, the Hong Kong garrison parade was held at the garrison's Shigang Military Camp Air Force Base. More than 3,000 officers and soldiers from 15 platoons were inspected. They were composed of the garrison troops of the Hong Kong garrison troops, including military bands, garrison guards of honor , garrison and air students, female platoons, army infantry platoons, special forces platoons, armored platoons, communication platoons, engineering chemical defense platoons, air defense missile platoons, helicopter platoons, etc. The picture shows Hong Kong citizens visiting on the spot and taking photos together. Pengpai Image
In May 2013, the minimum hourly wage in Hong Kong increased from HK$28 to HK$30, and 210,000 grassroots workers benefited. The picture shows the streets of Hong Kong in 2013. Visual China John Harper/photo
On November 17, 2014, the official opening ceremony of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect was held on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Leung Chun-ying (second from right), then Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Zhou Songgang (second from left), beat the gong together on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announcing the official opening of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect. People's Vision
In late October 2015, the Ministry of Education issued a specific arrangement for the 2016 mainland colleges and universities to recruit Hong Kong students without examination in 2016, and the number of mainland universities participating in the 24 examination intake in the 2016 mainland colleges and universities has increased to 84. The picture shows a graduation photo taken by a graduate from the University of Hong Kong on November 29, 2017. China News Service /Visual China Li Zhihua/Photo by November 27, 2015, the "China and Hong Kong CEPA Trade in Services Agreement" was signed. According to the Agreement, the Mainland will give Hong Kong the most favorable treatment throughout the country and will be officially implemented on June 1, 2016. The picture shows the revision of the "Arrangement between the Mainland and Hong Kong on the Creating Closer Economic and Trade Relations between the then Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam" signed the "Agreement between the Mainland and Hong Kong on the Creation of Closer Economic and Trade Relations" on November 21, 2019. China News Service/People's Vision Li Zhihua/Photo At 9:00 am on October 24, 2018, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge was launched. This 55-kilometer super project connects Zhuhai, Macau and Hong Kong. The picture shows a panoramic view of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge taken on August 25, 2021. IC photo Ma Honghai/photo
At 6:44 on September 23, 2018, with the launch of G5711 from Shenzhen North Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station , the first train G5711 was launched, and the Hong Kong section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-speed Railway was officially launched and operated, which marked the extension of the mainland high-speed railway network to Hong Kong, and the high-speed railways of the two places were interconnected. China.com reporter Tang Jialei/photo
On October 30, 2018, the most well-known contemporary martial arts novel writer, journalist, entrepreneur, political critic and social activist in the world, and is known as one of the "Four Talents in Hong Kong". Jin Yong passed away. Jin Yong's real name is Cha Liangyong . He was born on March 10, 1924 in Haining City, Zhejiang Province. He moved to Hong Kong in 1948. The martial arts world created by Jin Yong has become a classic chanted by generations of "Kindergarten fans". Since 1985, Jin Yong has served as a member of the drafting committee of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and one of the heads of the Political System Group, a member of the Executive Committee of the Basic Law Advisory Committee, and a member of the Preparatory Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The picture shows Jin Yong's personal memorial service held in a low-key manner at the Hong Kong Funeral Home on November 12, 2018.But on the streets of Hong Kong, many fans and citizens who came to bid farewell to Jin Yong were still gathered. IC photo
In February 2019, the " Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Plan " was officially issued. The picture shows the "Outline of the Development Plan of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" held in Hong Kong on February 21, 2019. People's Vision Zhang Zhitao/photo
On May 28, 2020, the Third Session of the 13th National People's Congress passed the "Decision of the National People's Congress on Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Implementation Mechanism for Maintaining National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region." Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Haitao/photo
On June 30, 2020, Hong Kong citizens held high the Chinese national flag and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region flag outside the SAR government building to celebrate the implementation of the "Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Law of the People's Republic of China on safeguarding National Security". People's Vision
The mainland vigorously guarantees the supply of Hong Kong's daily necessities. Chinese-funded enterprises currently supply more than 90% of Hong Kong's live pigs and cattle, 78% of water, 70% of fresh live live livestock and poultry, 52% of wheat flour, and 42% of oil and gas. At around 4 a.m. on February 19, 2022, the first batch of fresh vegetables coordinated by Guangdong-Hai Guangnan and Pearl River Shipping jointly arrived at the Pearl River Shipping Behring from the Guangzhou Panyu Port Freight Terminal. Through this newly opened waterway transportation expressway for the people's living resources in Hong Kong, 3 tons of fresh vegetables arrived in Hong Kong today. The first batch of water transport to supply vegetables to Hong Kong will be launched on the market on the same day, providing reliable support for protecting the "vegetable basket" of Hong Kong citizens. The picture shows staff unloading containers from the ship. China News Service/People's Vision Chen Yongnuo/Photo
On May 20, 2022, the plenary session of the State Council decided to appoint Li Jiachao as the sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and took office on July 1, 2022. The picture shows Li Jiachao being elected as the sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on May 8, 2022. Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Xiaowei/photo
On June 12, 2022, on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Ta Kung Pao, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to express warm congratulations to all employees. In his congratulatory letter, Xi Jinping pointed out that for more than a century, the Ta Kung Pao has adhered to the purpose of "forgeting oneself is the greatest, and being selfless is the public", and has made words the public and served the country with articles, playing a positive role in the construction of New China, reform and opening up and modernization, and for Hong Kong's return to the motherland and maintaining prosperity and stability. On June 12, 2022, the celebration ceremony and photo exhibition of the 120th anniversary of the founding of Ta Kung Pao was grandly held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center . The picture exhibition presents major news from the historical periods of Ta Kung Pao since its inception to the present. "Ta Kung Pao" was founded in Tianjin on June 17, 1902. It is the oldest Chinese newspaper in the world. The picture shows guests visiting the picture exhibition. China News Service/Pengpai Image Li Zhihua/Photo
On June 20, 2022, hundreds of national flags of the People's Republic of China and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were hung on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, to reappear the red "flag sea" to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Pengpai Image
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