[Character Board] On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, people from all walks of life in Hong Kong used the platform of China News Agency to recall the moment of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and send blessings to the motherland and Hong Kong.
【Character Board】Recalling the moment of Hong Kong's return in 1997, how do you witness it?
[Concurrent] Chen Maobo, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
On the night of my return, I went to the convention center and participated in this ceremony, and I was very moved.
Especially when I saw the British flag coming and the five-star red flag of our country rising, I was very moved at that time.
[Concurrent] Deng Bingqiang, Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
Just in time for my return on July 1, 1997, I was stationed in the Organised Crime and Triad Investigation Division.
Seeing our colleagues in military uniforms change their cap badges, it feels like they have waited for more than 30 years, and finally waited for the day when they returned.
In addition, we have seen on the TV screen that our People's Liberation Army came from the mainland at that time, all of them heroic, and it was raining heavily at that time.
Although it was raining heavily, the troops still came to Hong Kong neatly, which was very exciting.
[Concurrent] Kuang Meiyun, deputy to the National People's Congress of Hong Kong
What left a deep impression was that at 0:00 on July 1, 1997, watching our national flag rise on the TV and witnessing the return of Hong Kong to the motherland during the solemn national anthem, I felt very excited and surging.
[Concurrent] Kwai Tsing District Councilor Guo Furong, Hong Kong
Back in 1997, when I was just a student in elementary school, my family always told us to go to bed early and get up early, but that day made an exception.
[Concurrent] Hong Kong educator Mu Jiajun
On July 1, 1997, I remember that I was still in the first grade of primary school. At that time, I saw the scene of Hong Kong's return on TV.
[Concurrent] Jin Ling, Chairman of Hong Kong Island Women's Federation
That year was my first year of work after graduating from college, and I remember the night of June 30, with some friends and family watching live TV all night.
When we saw the PLA Hong Kong Garrison entering Hong Kong in the wind and rain, we were very excited.
[Concurrent] Zhou Bozhan, Chairman of Hong Kong "Xiangjiang Zhihui"
A total of 12 of us, big and small, gathered in a hotel room, waiting for midnight. My youngest daughter was only three years old, but she was also very excited to see the ceremony.
【Character Board】What changes have you witnessed in Hong Kong in the past 25 years?
[Concurrent] Deng Bingqiang, Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
We will have a lot more liaison with the mainland, and we will have a lot more integration with the mainland, which will give us a lot more understanding of the country, both in terms of law enforcement and the country as a whole, and make us even more proud of being Chinese.
[Concurrent] Kuang Meiyun, deputy to the National People's Congress of Hong Kong
After the return to the motherland, the exchanges and communication between Hong Kong and the mainland people have become more and more close, and more and more Hong Kong people can speak Mandarin.
In personnel exchanges and economic interactions, everyone has learned more about the country and realized that the country's development is getting better and better every day.
[Concurrent] Jin Ling, Chairman of Hong Kong Island Women's Federation
The support received from the overall development of the country is more comprehensive and directly beneficial, and Hong Kong is increasingly integrated into the overall development of the country.
[Concurrent] Hong Kong educator Mu Jiajun
After the return, we also strengthened the education of our national identity. For example, Chinese history is now a compulsory subject.
[Concurrent] Chen Jinyun, member of the National Hong Kong and Macao Research Association
There are now many state-supported key laboratories and state-supported scientific research projects in universities (in Hong Kong), which have greatly enhanced Hong Kong's scientific research strength.
[Concurrent] Kwai Tsing District Councilor Guo Furong, Hong Kong
The implementation of many large-scale infrastructure projects has made the travel of Hong Kong citizens more convenient and their lives more colorful.
Hong Kong's rule of law is now more complete, people's lives and property are better protected, and its integration with the country is progressing more steadily, and its recognition of the country is growing day by day.
[Concurrent] Zhou Bozhan, Chairman of Hong Kong "Xiangjiang Zhihui"
In the past 25 years, our doctors have seen that the health of Hong Kong citizens has been improving, which shows our medical level. Our medical care is one of the best in the world.
[Concurrent] Su Yongan, Executive Vice President of Hong Kong Federation of China Peaceful Reunification Promotion Association
In the past 25 years, the lifespan of Hong Kong people has increased.
Men have grown by 6.2 years and women by 5.5 years, making it one of the longest life expectancies in the world.
【Character Board】How many words can you use to sum up the past 25 years of Hong Kong?
[Concurrent] Kuang Meiyun, deputy to the National People's Congress of Hong Kong
Relying on the motherland, facing the world, working hard to create a better future.
[Concurrent] Jin Ling, Chairman of Hong Kong Island Women's Federation
Bauhinia blossoms, Phoenix Nirvana.
[Concurrent] Kwai Tsing District Councilor Guo Furong, Hong Kong
Forge ahead.
[Concurrent] Chen Jinyun, member of the National Hong Kong and Macao Research Association
Stand together through thick and thin and develop together.
[Concurrent] Hong Kong educator Mu Jiajun
Ups and downs, firm support.
[Concurrent] Zhou Bozhan, Chairman of Hong Kong "Xiangjiang Zhihui"
Baojianfeng comes from the sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold.
[Character Board] Send blessings to Hong Kong and the motherland.
[Concurrent] Chen Maobo, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
25 years after the handover, we have worked together to improve the electoral system. This is a new starting point for the historical development of Hong Kong. As long as we work together, we can definitely make Hong Kong a better home.
[Concurrent] Deng Bingqiang, Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
Under the National Security Law, as we improve the electoral system, and under the solid foundation of "patriots ruling Hong Kong", I believe that our future development in Hong Kong will definitely be better.
[Concurrent] Kuang Meiyun, deputy to the National People's Congress of Hong Kong
On the occasion of celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, I wish our great motherland prosperity and prosperity, and the prosperity of the country and the people.
Hong Kong citizens live and work in peace and contentment, and create a better future together.
[Concurrent] Kwai Tsing District Councilor Guo Furong, Hong Kong
May our motherland continue to prosper and prosper and realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation at an early date.
[Concurrent] Zhou Bozhan, Chairman of Hong Kong "Xiangjiang Zhihui"
May Hong Kong be prosperous and stable, and its citizens healthy.
[Concurrent] Hong Kong educator Mu Jiajun
I wish Hong Kong a better tomorrow.
[Concurrent] Jin Ling, Chairman of Hong Kong Island Women's Federation
Bless the motherland and bless Hong Kong.
Reporter Fan Siyi Luo Siyu Luo Qianqian Liangyuan Hong Kong
Responsible editor: [Fang Jialiang]