The opening ceremony of the "National Security Education Day 2023" organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Commission for the Maintenance of National Security was held in Hong Kong on the 15th. The theme of the event is "Cornerstone of National Security, Stability, and Prosperity", aiming to make Hong Kong citizens aware of the importance of national security for Hong Kong's long-term stability and prosperity. The current favorable situation in Hong Kong is extremely difficult to come by, and it is worth cherishing and taking care of. Hong Kong needs stability and tranquility, not riots and turmoil; To prosper and prosper, not to wither and decline; To unite sincerely, not to oppose and tear; It is the common aspiration of all Hong Kong people to uphold the rule of law with civility and not to act recklessly and disorderly. Only with 'national security' can we have 'port security', and 'national security' can we have 'home security'. Ensuring national security means safeguarding "one country, two systems", Hong Kong's prosperity and development, democracy and freedom, the human rights and fundamental well-being of all Hong Kong residents, and the interests of all investors who come to Hong Kong. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, delivered a speech stating that safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity is a common obligation of the entire Chinese people, including Hong Kong compatriots. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will improve the national security system, enhance its ability to maintain national security, improve the level of national security governance, and improve social governance to respond to the needs of citizens. Zheng Yanxiong, Director of the Hong Kong Central Committee Joint Office, Li Jiangzhou, Deputy Director of the Central Office of National Security in Hong Kong, Liu Guangyuan, Special Representative of the Foreign Ministry Office in Hong Kong, Peng Jingtang, commander of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison, and other people from all walks of life in Hong Kong attended the opening ceremony. (New News Agency)