[Explanation] On June 12, the 120th anniversary celebration ceremony of "Ta Kung Pao" was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Luo Huining, Director of the Liaison Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Li Jiachao, Chief Executive-designate of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and other guests attended the event.

On the same day, in her speech, Carrie Lam praised Ta Kung Pao as one of the important newspapers in Hong Kong based on Hong Kong, backed by the motherland and facing the world.

　　[Concurrent] Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

　　No matter how the times change, what remains unchanged is that newspapers and other media have the functions of collecting and excavating information for readers and audiences, making analysis and comparison, commenting and advocating, helping the public understand social conditions and important issues, promoting healthy discussions, and promoting social progress .

Hong Kong has experienced ups and downs in the past few years, thanks to the two major measures taken by the central government to formulate and implement the national security law for Hong Kong and improve the SAR election system, so that Hong Kong can return to the correct track of "one country, two systems".

　　[Explanation] It is reported that Ta Kung Pao was founded in Tianjin on June 17, 1902. It is the oldest Chinese-language newspaper in existence in the world.

　　[Commentary] Luo Huining believes that in the diverse society of Hong Kong, it is especially necessary for the patriotic and patriotic media to uphold the truth and promote the clear, and especially the patriotic and patriotic media people to uphold their mission and act responsibly.

　　[Concurrent] Luo Huining, Director of the Hong Kong Liaison Office

　　It is believed that in the future development of Hong Kong Dagong Wenhui Media Group, it will continue to take national rejuvenation and national prosperity as its own responsibility, not forgetting its original intention, and living up to its great trust. Write Chinese legends.

　　[Explanation] Li Jiachao said that since its establishment in 1902, Ta Kung Pao has always adhered to the spirit of running a newspaper of "forgetting one's self, being selfless and being public", and playing the role of a witness of the times.

Ta Kung Pao is at the forefront of news, advancing with the times.

It can be said that when you open the Ta Kung Pao, you can see the modern history and modern history of China.

　　[Concurrent] Li Jiachao, Chief Executive-designate of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

　　Hong Kong is a place with developed information, and the media blooms in Hong Kong.

The freedom of the press in Hong Kong is guaranteed by the (Hong Kong) Basic Law and in compliance with the relevant provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights applicable to Hong Kong.

　　[Explanation] Jiang Zaizhong, chairman of Hong Kong Ta Kung Wenhui Media Group and president of "Ta Kung Pao", said that since its inception on June 17, 1902, "Ta Kung Pao" has always breathed with the times, shared the destiny with the nation, made its words for the public, and served the country with articles. .

　　[Concurrent] Jiang Zaizhong, Chairman of Hong Kong Ta Kung Wenhui Media Group and President of "Ta Kung Pao"

　　Over the past 120 years, the most important reason why Ta Kung Pao has been able to become popular and prosperous is that it has always inherited patriotic genes, adhered to patriotic positions, filled with patriotic enthusiasm, and carried forward patriotic traditions.

With the vision and ambition of taking the world as its own responsibility, pay attention to the rejuvenation of the nation and the prosperity of the country; with the mission and responsibility of the great country newspaper, closely follow the pulse of the times, and freeze the historical moment; with a strong pen full of reason and passion, Acura sings the reform and opening up, and writes Chinese legend.

　　[Commentary] In addition, to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Ta Kung Pao, Hongkong Post will issue special stamps for the 120th Anniversary of Ta Kung Pao on June 17.

From June 11 to 17, there will be light shows on both sides of the Victoria Harbour to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Ta Kung Pao.

Hong Kong Ta Kung Pao Media Group will also hold the award ceremony of the 4th Hong Kong Youth Essay Contest, edit and publish a series of celebration activities such as the 120th anniversary of Ta Kung Pao and the book "Story Behind the News".

　　Reporter Liang Yuan Hong Kong reports

Responsible editor: [Ji Xiang]