China News Agency, Hong Kong, August 9th (Reporter Liu Chenyao) The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said here on the 9th that the media plays an important role in society. In addition to providing information and entertainment, it can also unite people's hearts.
Carrie Lam made the above remarks when attending the launching ceremony of the "Prosperous Age and Hua Zhang Yaoxiang River" China Central Radio and Television General Station's Centennial Party Founding Exquisite Program Showcase.
She took the Tokyo Olympics that just ended on the 8th as an example. The SAR government specially purchased the rights to broadcast the events and gave them to five broadcasters with TV licenses in Hong Kong for free, so that the citizens of Hong Kong could watch the four-year event for free. Everyone cheered for the country and Hong Kong athletes together.
The mainland and Hong Kong athletes have lived up to expectations and delivered brilliant results in the Tokyo Olympics. Among them, the Hong Kong delegation of China won a historic six-sided medal. More importantly, all athletes have worked hard and demonstrated their perseverance, which is admirable.
"The citizens are excited to see the performance of the athletes, they are proud of being a Hong Kong citizen, and they are even more proud of being a Chinese."
On the same day, the China Central Radio and Television Headquarters, co-sponsored by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Hong Kong Central Liaison Office and China Central Radio and Television Headquarters, was launched in Hong Kong to celebrate the centenary of the founding of the party.
Starting on the 9th, many mainstream media such as Radio Television Hong Kong, Hong Kong Radio Television, and Hong Kong Cable TV will broadcast a series of high-quality programs celebrating the centenary of the party’s founding in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Carrie Lam said that this year is the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. Both herself and friends present attended many celebrations and watched many special programs produced by China Central Radio and Television to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.
"This series of shocking activities and programs has deepened our understanding of the Communist Party of China, which is committed to the happiness of the people, the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and the peaceful development of mankind. The process of the Chinese people standing up again. Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, New China has created a world-renowned economic miracle, lifted hundreds of millions of Chinese people out of poverty, and allowed the country’s international status to increase day by day. Chinese people all over the world feel Very proud."
Carrie Lam pointed out that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an inseparable part of China and develops and prospers with the country.
In the past two years, Hong Kong has faced unprecedented challenges and risks jeopardizing national security.
Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the central government has always acted in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, adhered to the principle of "one country, two systems", and resolved issues for Hong Kong, including enacting the Hong Kong National Security Law, promptly transferring Hong Kong from chaos to governance, and improving the SAR's electoral system , To ensure that "patriots govern Hong Kong."
The central government adheres to its original intention of "one country, two systems" and always cares about the well-being of Hong Kong people. This fully demonstrates the Communist Party of China's adherence to ideals, firm beliefs, and confidence in its own system advantages.
She believes that the screening of the CCTV program celebrating the centenary of the founding of the party is an important opportunity for the citizens of Hong Kong to have a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the centuries-old struggle of the Chinese Communist Party and cultivate stronger patriotism.
She revealed that Radio Hong Kong will launch more programs in the next step, covering important issues such as national security education, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the country’s "14th Five-Year Plan" to help Hong Kong citizens understand the latest developments in Chinese culture and the country. Hong Kong is better integrated into the overall development of the country.
(Finish)