Bauhinia blossoms forever
2022-06-27
The giant pen of time always writes legends in the vicissitudes of life. The perception of history is often more true when looking back with deep feelings. Immersed in the festive atmosphere of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, more than 7 million Hong Kong compatriots were in high spirits and excited. In the past 25 years, the five-star red flag and Bauhinia regional flag have been fluttering along the Xiangjiang River. After 25 years of baptism, the Golden Bauhinia Flower sculpture presented by the central government is quiet, peaceful and shining. The days of wandering are too long. The returned wanderer shook off the dust on his clothes and snuggled up to his mother's chest with sincerity. Over the past 25 years, the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong has achieved universally recognized success. Hong Kong strives for development with its brothers and sisters in the big family of the motherland and shares the great glory of the motherland's prosperity and strength. Unfold the future. Under the call of the Chinese dream, the legend of Xiangjiang in the new era is more magnificent. (I) The five-star red flag and the Bauhinia regional flag are rising in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Hong Kong Co hosts the equestrian events of the Beijing Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. The Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge turns blue waves into a thoroughfare... Entering the online exhibition hall for the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a dark blue time tunnel is engraved with the glorious years of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in the past 25 years and the common memory of more than 7 million Hong Kong citizens. "The Pearl of the East, my love, is your style still romantic?" The lyric full of true feelings also sings the inquiry from the depths of the people's hearts. Looking at Hong Kong today, a convincing answer has been written down. The city is developing at sunrise. The Hong Kong compatriots who rely on the motherland and face the world and work hard have created a new development legend: Hong Kong's GDP increased from HK $1.37 trillion in 1997 to HK $2.86 trillion in 2021, more than doubling; The total volume of foreign commodity trade was about HK $10.27 trillion in 2021, an increase of more than 2 times over 1997; Hong Kong's position as an international financial, shipping and Trade Center has been continuously consolidated. For many years, it has been rated as one of the most competitive regions in the world by many international institutions People's livelihood and well-being are always new. Since the handover, the number of cultural, recreational and sports facilities in Hong Kong has been increasing. The average life expectancy of the male and female population has increased by 6.2 years and 5.5 years respectively, making Hong Kong one of the longest living regions in the world. Considerable progress has been made in various undertakings, and Hong Kong citizens' sense of gain, happiness and security has been continuously enhanced. Xiangjiang people strive for the future. Before the handover, Hong Kong had no democracy under British colonial rule. After the handover, Hong Kong compatriots have become masters of their own affairs. Hong Kong residents enjoy more extensive democratic rights and freedoms than at any time in history. Their spiritual outlook has taken on a new look and their national feelings have become more ardent. "Five thousand years of wind and rain, how many dreams have you hidden?" from the foot of lion mountain to the top of the Great Wall, artist Andy Lau once lamented that he could tell everyone that he was Chinese with the identity of Hong Kong people. Stand tall and upright as the Chinese people, and jointly create a better future for the Chinese nation. More than 7 million Hong Kong compatriots have never been more confident and steadfast than they are today. Good external relations depend on our strength. Over the past 25 years, the number of foreign consulates in Hong Kong has increased from 88 to 119, the number of countries and regions with visa free or landing visas in the HKSAR passport has increased from 40 to 168, and 97 intergovernmental international organizations have participated in the name of "Hong Kong, China". Hong Kong has become the "home" of more than 20 international legal organizations. More and more Hong Kong talents are working in international organizations with the support of the central government, More than 270 Chinese embassies and consulates abroad all over the world provide Hong Kong compatriots with "all-weather" consular protection and services. The solemn commitment of "no matter where you go, the motherland is behind you" makes Hong Kong compatriots feel more at ease. When Bauhinia blossoms, Hong Kong is young. In the early 1980s, Comrade Deng Xiaoping creatively put forward the scientific concept of "one country, two systems". As a great initiative of China, "one country, two systems" has provided new ideas and solutions for the international community to solve similar problems. Facts have proved that "one country, two systems" is the best solution to the Hong Kong problem left over by history and the best system to maintain long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong after its return to China. It is feasible, feasible and popular. When I look back, I know that my journey is getting farther and farther, and I feel that the world is wider when I climb higher. The "one country, two systems" cause, which is full of vitality and moving forward from history to the future, is bound to write a more brilliant new chapter. (II) "The development of Hong Kong has always affected my heart." We should organically combine the adherence to the "one country" principle with respect for the differences between the "two systems", safeguard the central authority and the high degree of autonomy of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, give play to the strong backing role of the mainland of the motherland and improve Hong Kong's own competitiveness; The determination of the Central Committee to comprehensively and accurately implement the policy of "one country, two systems" has never wavered, let alone changed. A series of important expositions provide fundamental guidelines for the development of the cause of "one country, two systems" in the new era. This is a concern for the people's livelihood of our compatriots in Hong Kong, which will make Hong Kong's development more warm. This is a long-term institutional improvement and protection of the rule of law, laying a solid foundation for the long-term stability of Hong Kong. We will establish and improve the legal system and implementation mechanism for the Special Administrative Region to safeguard national security, formulate and implement the national security law of Hong Kong, revise and improve Hong Kong's electoral system, and implement the principle of "patriots governing Hong Kong"... A series of measures will address both the symptoms and root causes, promote a major turning point in the situation in Hong Kong from chaos to governance, and lay a solid foundation for promoting the rule of law in Hong Kong and promoting the steady and long-term implementation of "one country, two systems". "There is always a pair of arms to protect us from the wind and rain, and there is always a bright light to guide us in our course". Looking back on the extraordinary course of Hong Kong, a member of the National Committee of the CPPCC in the port area sighed. Hong Kong is standing at a new historical starting point in the practice of "one country, two systems". (III) "This is a generous gift from the motherland to Hong Kong." On June 22, the Hong Kong National Palace Museum of culture held its opening ceremony. From bronze ware, famous paintings and calligraphy, to embroidery and ceramics, more than 900 collections from the Palace Museum span more than 5000 years of Chinese civilization. This cultural feast not only connects ancient and modern China and foreign countries, but also builds a bridge to communicate hearts and emotions. The context is connected with the blood, and the years bear witness to the deep feelings. It is unforgettable that when the Asian financial crisis struck Hong Kong in 1997, the central government took the initiative to support Hong Kong, which made international financial speculators fail and Hong Kong's financial market averted danger; It is unforgettable that when Hong Kong's economy was hit hard and plunged into a downturn, the central government introduced a series of policies such as the mainland Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and rekindle the confidence and hope of Hong Kong society; It is unforgettable that when SARS and COVID-19 were raging, the central government timely extended a helping hand to help Hong Kong fight the epidemic, playing a touching melody of blood connected and boundless love Warm as one, feeling full of fragrant river. Despite the ups and downs along the way, the motherland has always been the strong backing for Hong Kong to withstand the storms and overcome the challenges, and the greatest foundation for Hong Kong to maintain prosperity and stability. In 2021, part of the lunar soil brought back by chang'e-5 returner was exhibited in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Many citizens were surprised to find that in the story of Chinese people's dream of "reaching the nine heavens and the moon", Hong Kong also made a contribution - the watch sampling device developed by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University helped chang'e-5 successfully complete the task of moon surface sampling and return. In the magnificent epic of national rejuvenation, there are immortal Xiangjiang famous sentences; In the stormy times, there is a constant childlike heart. In this sea breeze blowing land, there is always a feeling flowing. It is an inseparable kinship and an unforgettable memory of home and country. "The river bends to the South and flows to the Xiangjiang River to have a look." Today, a cup of green tea and a bowl of soup for Hong Kong citizens have long been inseparable from the gurgling Dongjiang water transported from the mainland. Blood is thicker than water. Fate is with you. No matter in the past, now or in the future, a simple truth is irrefutable: Hong Kong is good, the country is good; Good country, Hong Kong will be better! (IV) "Development is the eternal theme of human society." Today, Hong Kong is in a critical period of governance and prosperity. Standing at a new historical starting point, development is the foundation of Hong Kong and the golden key to solving various problems in Hong Kong. From continuously improving competitiveness to solving social problems such as housing difficulties, the large gap between the rich and the poor, and the difficulty of upward mobility of young people; From strengthening the governance capacity of the government to building a caring and inclusive society, we need to solve it in the process of development. Just as Li Jiachao, the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said: the new chapter of Hong Kong is to create a stable and safe Hong Kong with full development opportunities in five years, and solve many problems through development. Looking at Hong Kong from the perspective of development, we still have a long way to go; Looking at the future with a broad vision, the future is bright. The Bauhinia flowers are in full bloom, riding the east wind to the clouds. Under "one country, two systems", Hong Kong can not only share the vast market and development opportunities of the mainland, but also take the lead in the country's efforts to form a new pattern of comprehensive opening-up. By adhering to the principle of "one country", making good use of the benefits of "two systems", and finding a correct position and playing a more active role in the overall national development situation, Hong Kong will certainly be able to cultivate new advantages, play a new role and achieve new development, so that the fruits of development will more benefit the general public. On the world night view satellite map, it is one of the brightest areas from Guangzhou to Shenzhen and then to Hong Kong and Macao. In recent years, the construction of Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Great Bay area has taken solid steps. The Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge lies across the Lingdingyang Bay. The Hong Kong Section of the Guangzhou Shenzhen Hong Kong high speed railway has been opened. The "hard connection" between the road network and ports between Hong Kong and the mainland has been opened to all nodes. The "soft connection" between rules and mechanisms has been deepened. The "one hour life circle" in Dawan district has basically taken shape. The reform of Qianhai Shenzhen Hong Kong modern service industry cooperation zone has been comprehensively deepened
Edit：He Chuanning Responsible editor：Su Suiyue
Source：Xinhua
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