On the afternoon of the 22nd, Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with the "Hong Kong and Macao Youth Looking at the Motherland" youth delegation from all walks of life in the Great Hall of the People, and took photos with them to commemorate and discuss exchanges. If Hong Kong and Macao youth develop well, Hong Kong and Macao will develop well, and the country will develop well. Everyone should have a deep understanding of the overall development trend of the country and the world, effectively enhance national pride and sense of ownership, and demonstrate new responsibilities, new actions, and new atmosphere in the new era. Strengthen the study of national and ethnic history, interpret patriotism through practical actions, and make patriotism a common practice among young people in Hong Kong and Macao. Always maintain a firm stance in the face of major issues of right and wrong, safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, and become a new force in promoting the stability and development of the "one country, two systems" policy. Actively integrating into the overall development of the country, cherishing the golden age, pursuing dreams, striving hard, singing the song of youth and writing a wonderful life on the new journey of building a strong country and national rejuvenation. Hong Kong and Macao youth representatives spoke enthusiastically, sharing their experiences of visiting and exchanging with the mainland of China. They unanimously expressed the need to inherit the fine tradition of patriotism, love Hong Kong and love Macao, strengthen mission responsibility, actively participate in national construction, tell the story of contemporary China well, and tell the stories of Hong Kong and Macao that have successfully implemented the "one country, two systems" policy, contributing their youth strength to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Since the beginning of this year, the theme exchange activity of "Hong Kong and Macao Youth Looking at the Motherland" has promoted 165000 Hong Kong and Macao youth to communicate in the mainland. The "Hong Kong and Macao Youth Look at the Motherland" youth delegation from all walks of life is composed of 150 representatives who have participated in the theme exchange activities. Xia Baolong attended the meeting. People's Daily (1st edition, November 23, 2023) (Xinhua News Agency)