(25th Anniversary of Hong Kong's Return) Foreign media pay attention to the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return
China News Service, Beijing, July 2nd. Comprehensive news: From June 30th to July 1st, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, State President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited Hong Kong to attend the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Inauguration of the six-term government and inspection of Hong Kong.
Multinational media paid great attention to this.
Report on the reaction from all walks of life in Hong Kong
Reuters, the Associated Press, Efee and other media reported that when Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong by special train on June 30, people from all walks of life held high the Chinese flag and the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the station and chanted welcome slogans.
In his speech at the scene, Xi Jinping said that in the past period, Hong Kong has experienced severe tests again and again, overcoming risks and challenges one by one.
Xi Jinping pointed out that facts have proved that "one country, two systems" has strong vitality and is a good system to ensure the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and safeguard the well-being of Hong Kong compatriots.
CNN reporters noticed that dozens of people who love the country and Hong Kong raised the Chinese flag and a banner "Celebrating the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland" in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong on July 1.
One of the participants said that what Hong Kong needs most today is peace and stability.
Focus on key speeches
Some media commented that Xi Jinping's important speech at the July 1 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 reviewed Hong Kong's past, looked forward to Hong Kong's future, and emphasized the long-term adherence to "one country, two systems". importance.
The Associated Press quoted the content of the speech and reported that "one country, two systems" has been repeatedly tested in practice and is in line with the fundamental interests of the country and the nation, as well as the fundamental interests of Hong Kong and Macau.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the comprehensive and accurate implementation of the "one country, two systems" policy will create unlimited development space for Hong Kong and Macau.
The stronger the "one country" principle is, the more obvious the advantages of "two systems" will be.
The Russian Satellite News Agency reported that the speech emphasized that the central government fully supports Hong Kong in maintaining its unique status and advantages for a long time, consolidating its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center, maintaining a free, open and regulated business environment, maintaining the common law system, and expanding a smooth and convenient international environment. connect.
The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg noted that the speech talked about people's livelihood in Hong Kong.
Xi Jinping pointed out that at present, the biggest aspiration of the people in Hong Kong is to hope for a better life, to live in a more spacious house, to have more opportunities to start a business, to have better education for children, and to be better cared for when they are older.
In this regard, Xi Jinping proposed that the new SAR government should be pragmatic and productive and live up to the people.
Follow Li Jiachao's swearing-in
Li Jiachao's oath of office as the sixth chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has also attracted attention from all walks of life.
The Russian Satellite News Agency quoted experts' opinions and reported that the Li family was elected with a high vote, which reflects the high recognition of him from all walks of life and the common expectations of the whole Hong Kong community.
Al Jazeera reported that Li Jiachao promised to lead the governance team to go all out to unite all sectors of Hong Kong society, fully and accurately implement the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong", and a high degree of autonomy, and maintain the constitutional order of the special administrative region determined by the Constitution and the Basic Law. , safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, ensure long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, and contribute to the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
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