[Explanation] The first volume of "Hong Kong Chronicles", compiled by the Hong Kong Local History Center under the Unity Hong Kong Fund, was published on December 28th.

Tung Chee-hwa, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Council of Hong Kong Local History Center, said that "Hong Kong Chronicles" records the moving story of Hong Kong people's self-improvement and solidarity, and the inseparable blood connection between Hong Kong and the country.

　　[Concurrent] Dong Jianhua, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee

　　"Hong Kong Chronicles" records the moving story of Hong Kong people's continuous self-improvement and solidarity. It is the inseparable blood connection of Hong Kong and the country.

I believe that careful reading of "Hong Kong Chronicles", an in-depth understanding of Hong Kong's past and present, and the excellent conditions given to Hong Kong by one country, two systems, will surely inspire Hong Kong people to work together in the same boat and work together to write a more brilliant new chapter for Hong Kong's future.

　　[Explanation] The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said in a video speech that the publication of the first volume of "Hong Kong Chronicles" marks a very important step in this huge cultural project.

Hong Kong has been China's territory since ancient times. Hong Kong's history is closely related to the country's development. I firmly believe that "Hong Kong Chronicles" can make Hong Kong people, especially the younger generation, better understand the inseparable relationship between Hong Kong and the country.

　　[Concurrent] Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

　　Hong Kong has been China's territory since ancient times. The history of Hong Kong is closely related to the development of the country. I firmly believe that "Hong Kong Chronicles" can enable Hong Kong citizens, especially the younger generation, to better understand the inseparable relationship between Hong Kong and the country.

I know that many young researchers have been added to the editing team. Through their participation in the compilation of the journal, they will surely gain a better understanding of the country and increase their sense of identity and pride in the national identity. In addition to the history of the compilation of "Hong Kong Journal," they also add The meaning of educating people.

　　[Explanation] It is reported that the first volume of "Hong Kong Chronicles" is about 530,000 words, and the Hong Kong Local Chronicles Center will complete about 1.2 million words of "Hong Kong Participation in National Reform and Opening Up" in 2021. The entire Chronicle is expected to be completed in 2027. .

The compilation work refers to the country's regulations and norms for the compilation of local chronicles, with the principle of highlighting the characteristics of Hong Kong.

　　Reporter Liang Yuan from Hong Kong

Editor in charge: [Li Ji]