Overseas Chinese: Hong Kong's prosperity and stability are our common aspirations

(25th Anniversary of the Return of Hong Kong) Overseas Chinese: Hong Kong's prosperity and stability are our common aspirations

　　China News Agency, Beijing, July 1st (Wu Kanmenrui) 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 were held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on the morning of the 1st.

Overseas Chinese watched the live broadcast for the first time. They believed that the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong was the common expectation of the overseas Chinese. The 25th anniversary of the return to Hong Kong opened a new chapter, and the overseas Chinese will continue to contribute to the development of Hong Kong.

　　Wu Hao, President of the Russian Federation of Overseas Chinese Youth, said: "Hong Kong has a special meaning for the motherland and a special concern for overseas Chinese. We have been committed to caring for and supporting the development of Hong Kong with practical actions, and bringing together the love of Hong Kong. energy."

　　He said: "In the past 25 years, the pie of Hong Kong's economic development has become bigger and bigger. As of May 2022, the financial reserves of the Hong Kong SAR have increased from HK$370 billion at the beginning of the return to more than HK$900 billion. This is the best evidence. Although Hong Kong In recent years, we have experienced some ups and downs, but after the implementation of the National Security Law and the implementation of the improved electoral system, Hong Kong has moved towards a process of self-governance and prosperity. I believe that the governance of the new SAR government will definitely show a new atmosphere, and I look forward to writing a new chapter for Hong Kong. ."

　　"The development and changes of Hong Kong over the years have given me a deeper understanding of the phrase 'Hong Kong is good, the country is good; the country is good, Hong Kong is better'." said Yin Chuping, the permanent honorary president of the Brazil-China Peaceful Reunification Promotion Association. As an important bridge and window connecting mainland China and the rest of the world, it has contributed to the development of the country; Hong Kong has successfully resisted major shocks such as the Asian financial crisis, the SARS epidemic and the international financial crisis, and its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center has become more and more stable. These are inseparable from the support of the state.

　　He said that overseas Chinese are the backbone of Hong Kong's prosperity and stability, and have been supporting the successful practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong in various ways.

"Now that Hong Kong is standing at a new historical starting point, the overseas Chinese should give full play to the advantages of connecting China and foreign countries and contribute to the future development of Hong Kong."

　　Cheng Fuqiang, president of the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce and Hometown Association of the United Arab Emirates, told reporters, "We have always had business cooperation with some chambers of commerce and enterprises in Hong Kong. Although we have not been able to go to Hong Kong due to the epidemic in the past two or three years, we are planning to cooperate with Enterprises to carry out more cooperation projects.”

　　Cheng Fuqiang said: "Currently, the integrated development of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao has entered a new stage, which provides a huge space and market for enterprises. As an overseas Chinese businessman, we can seize the vast opportunities of the construction of the Greater Bay Area, deploy new industries and new fields, and serve the Greater Bay Area. The construction of the district connects outstanding talents, funds and projects.”

　　Sun Dawen, academician of the European Academy of Humanities and Natural Sciences, believes that the development and construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area provides opportunities for Hong Kong to further unleash its potential.

"Although the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is the youngest world-class bay area, it has relatively complete reserves in terms of the construction elements of the bay area, and Hong Kong plays an advantageous role as a natural harbor and financial center."

　　Sun Dawen said: "I look forward to Hong Kong's further use of the benefits of 'one country' and the benefits of 'two systems' in the future, integrating into the overall development of the country, leveraging its advantages in geographical location and business environment, attracting international capital, and prospering the international community. Trade, gather international talents, and usher in better development."

　　"I remember that on the day of Hong Kong's return, I was on a business trip and watched the handover ceremony with many foreign tourists on TV at the airport. I still remember the excitement at that time." Nan Gengxu, president of the Botswana China Peaceful Reunification Promotion Association, said that after 25 years Hong Kong has proved to the world the unique advantages of "one country, two systems" with its obvious prosperity and stability. "One country, two systems" is a "reassurance pill" for Hong Kong society to rejuvenate and Hong Kong people to live and work in peace and contentment. It has vigorous vitality.

　　"On the day of Hong Kong's return, I watched the TV broadcast with the staff of the newspaper office and the local overseas Chinese in the editor and picking hall of the newspaper office in Atlanta, and the five-star red flag was raised at the venue of the handover ceremony," said Jiang Wei of the US-China Report. It left a deep impression on me and I will never forget it.”

　　"In the 25 years since the return of Hong Kong, the exchanges between Hong Kong and the mainland have been frequent, the degree of integration has been deepened, and the people have understood each other and worked hand in hand. Now when visiting relatives and friends in Hong Kong, the most common phrase I hear is 'one family in Hong Kong'." Jiang Wei Said that overseas Chinese are full of confidence in Hong Kong's future and are willing to continue to contribute to the development of Hong Kong's education, finance, commerce, technology and other fields.

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