(25th Anniversary of the Return of Hong Kong) Li Jiachao met the media for the first time after taking office: I am deeply honored and aware of the great responsibility
China News Agency, Hong Kong, July 1 (Reporter Yang Chengchen and Wan Shuyan) "I am honored to be the sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the oath of the President of the country. I am deeply honored and know that the responsibility is heavy." Hong Kong The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, said in Hong Kong on July 1.
On July 1, at the West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail, the sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, met the media for the first time after taking office.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Cui Nan
On the same day, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, ended various activities in Hong Kong and left Hong Kong by special train.
At the West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail, Li Jiachao met the media for the first time after taking office.
During his stay in Hong Kong, Xi Jinping attended the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivered an important speech and inspected Hong Kong.
Li Jiachao said that President Xi Jinping's trip to Hong Kong is of great significance and far-reaching influence to Hong Kong, which is in a critical period from chaos to rule to rule and prosperity.
He specifically pointed out that, first, President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong under the epidemic fully reflects the central government's deep concern for Hong Kong compatriots, its full support for Hong Kong's development, and its great importance.
Second, Xi Jinping affirmed the world-recognized achievements of the "one country, two systems" practice in Hong Kong over the past 25 years, spoke highly of Hong Kong's important role in national development, and placed high hopes on Hong Kong's continued important role in the future.
Third, Xi Jinping said that the good system of "one country, two systems" has no reason to change and must be upheld for a long time.
This further increases everyone's confidence in the successful practice of "One Country, Two Systems" and the development prospects of Hong Kong.
In his speech, Xi Jinping put forward four hopes for the Hong Kong SAR government and people from all walks of life: focus on improving the level of governance and demonstrate a new atmosphere of good governance and good governance; continuously enhance development momentum and fully release the huge creativity and development vitality of Hong Kong society; effectively solve people's livelihood concerns It is difficult to make development achievements more and more fair to benefit all citizens; jointly maintain harmony and stability, and jointly create a better life.
Li Jiachao said that the "Four Points of Hope" provides important guidance for the governance of the new SAR government. It also shows that the central government will fully support the SAR government in its governance in accordance with the law, and inject strong confidence and great impetus into the work of the SAR government.
"I will lead the new (SAR) government to go all out, and the Administration will reflect and implement President Xi Jinping's hopes and requirements, live up to the heavy trust, and will not live up to the expectations of the general public," he said.
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