The meeting celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Hong Kong’s Return to the Motherland and the Inaugural Ceremony of the 6th Term Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was held on the morning July 1, 2022.
President Xi Jinping, also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, made an address at the meeting.
President Xi pointed out, “We must maintain Hong Kong's distinctive status and advantages. The Central Government has always handled Hong Kong affairs from a strategic and overall perspective, taking into consideration the fundamental and long-term interests of Hong Kong and the country as a whole. The fundamental interests of Hong Kong are in line with those of the country, and the Central Government and Hong Kong compatriots share the same aspirations. Hong Kong's close connection with the world market and strong support from the motherland are its distinctive advantages. Such favorable conditions are cherished by the people of Hong Kong and by the Central Government as well. The Central Government fully supports Hong Kong in its effort to maintain its distinctive status and edges, to improve its presence as an international financial, logistics, and trading center, to keep its business environment free, open, and regulated, and to maintain the Common Law, so as to expand and facilitate its exchanges with the world. On the country's journey toward building a modern socialist country in all respects and realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the Central Government believes that Hong Kong will make great contributions”.
Ricky remarked, “I am very honored to be invited to the ceremony and I have more confidence in our country’s future and the development of the Great Bay Area after listening to President Xi’s speech. I will be confident to lead my colleagues to catch the historic opportunity and hope we all will continue to work together and strive to be stronger. We will be brave to fight and win. I hope you all will follow in the company’s footstep and integrate in the development of the Great Bay Area to create a better and wonderful life.
