President Xi Jinping arrived at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station of the high-speed rail by special train, and the time is fixed at 15:10 on June 30.
In front of you, the five-star red flag and the Bauhinia flag meet together, forming a sea of red.
It reminds people of the sleepless night when thousands of people waved the flag of Hong Kong's handover 25 years ago.
After passing the welcoming crowd, President Xi Jinping walked to the interview area for Chinese and foreign journalists, and the hall, which was still boiling just a moment ago, was instantly quiet.
"It has been five years since I last came to Hong Kong. In the past five years, I have been paying attention to Hong Kong, thinking of Hong Kong, and my heart and the heart of the central government are always with the Hong Kong compatriots."
Together, go hand in hand; together, watch and help each other; together, forge ahead.
In 2008, Xi Jinping, then vice-president of the state, went deep into Hong Kong.
In 2017, on the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, President Xi Jinping flew to Hong Kong.
"The development of Hong Kong has always affected my heart", which echoes on both sides of the Hong Kong River.
On the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, President Xi Jinping once again visited Hong Kong.
It is a blessing, a support, and a plan for the future from the new starting point of the 25th anniversary.
Clouds and mountains are vast, and rivers are mighty.
There are many high-rise buildings and giant ships, and vitality and hope are surging everywhere, and it also shows the vivid practice and vigorous vitality of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Answers in Time:
Such a good system, there is no reason to change it, it must be adhered to for a long time
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Victoria Harbour is like a seabird fluttering its wings.
Twenty-five years ago, at midnight, the unforgettable moment of the handover of the Chinese and British governments in Hong Kong took place here, and the unprecedented great practice of "one country, two systems" set sail from here.
Compared with the magnificent waves at that time, the warmth and harmony at this moment contains the trend of history.
Here, President Xi Jinping started a series of intensive meetings that afternoon.
The fifth Chief Executive of the Special Administrative Region, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, first walked into the meeting hall.
It was the long-awaited moment, she said with a smile: "Welcome Chairman to Hong Kong."
"I'm really happy to be here. The past five years have been extremely extraordinary. After trials and hardships, the SAR government has withstood the test, and Hong Kong has withstood the test. From chaos to governance, from governance to prosperity, such a good start." President Xi Jinping said earnestly.
Here, the historical location of Hong Kong marked a strong "beginning".
Time records the turning point of Hong Kong's fortunes.
In the old China, Hong Kong left a time scale that marked humiliation one after another.
1842 "Nanjing Treaty"; 1860 "Sino-British Beijing Treaty"; 1898 "Special Article on Expanding the Hong Kong Boundary Address"... Hong Kong's fate is precarious.
In the golden autumn of 1982, the phrase "If China does not take back Hong Kong in 1997, no Chinese leader or government will be able to explain to the people", showed China's new attitude towards the Hong Kong issue and the world.
"One country, two systems" - the best solution to the Hong Kong issue left over from history, and the best institutional arrangement for Hong Kong to maintain long-term prosperity and stability after its return, thus entering the world's vision.
The predecessors explored and made breakthroughs with extraordinary courage, and the later generations practiced and developed with firm belief.
President Xi Jinping's words were succinct and firm:
"In the past period, Hong Kong has endured severe tests again and again, overcame risks and challenges one by one. After the storm, Hong Kong has been reborn from the ashes and has shown vigorous vitality. Facts have proved that 'one country, two systems' has strong vitality and is the key to ensuring Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, A good system for safeguarding the well-being of Hong Kong compatriots."
Ten years ago, when meeting with the then Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Leung Chun-ying, in December 2012, President Xi Jinping made it clear: "Everyone is very concerned about whether the central leadership's policies on Hong Kong and Macau will change after the central leadership achieves the transition of old and new. Change." He reiterated that the three will not change, the first is that the central government's policy of implementing "one country, two systems" and handling affairs strictly in accordance with the Basic Law will not change.
Five years ago, at the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the final decision was made: "The central government adheres to two points in implementing the 'one country, two systems' policy. Hong Kong's practice is neither out of shape nor out of shape, and has always moved in the right direction."
On the morning of July 1 this year, at 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:
"Today, I would like to stress again 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. It has also been generally approved by the international community. There is no reason to change such a good system, and it must be maintained for a long time!”
This important announcement resonated greatly in Hong Kong society.
Comments poured in: "It provides a clear answer to the question of Hong Kong's future." "The central government knows Hong Kong, understands Hong Kong, and loves Hong Kong."
By understanding the background of the era in which Hong Kong lives, one can truly perceive the strong response of Hong Kong society to this speech.
In 2019, Hong Kong encountered the most severe situation since its return to the motherland.
At a time when the storm is high, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core assesses the situation, makes decisive decisions, uses the rule of law to address both the symptoms and root causes, and adheres to and improves the "one country, two systems" system.
The Basic Law, known as "the foundation of peace for the people and the foundation of Hong Kong governance", has been further improved. The National Security Law for Hong Kong and the new electoral system have been implemented successively. Hong Kong has bid farewell to the turmoil and returned to the right track.
Listen to the remarks made by the new Chief Executive, Li Jiachao, in his speech at the celebration: "The Basic Law guarantees rights and freedoms. The level of the rule of law in Hong Kong ranks 19th in the world. The high degree of rule of law, marketization and internationalization has truly driven a city."
President Xi Jinping's speech at the celebration meeting was targeted and clarified some understandings with a clear attitude:
"The fundamental purpose of 'one country, two systems' is to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and to maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macau." "The stronger the 'one country' principle, the more obvious the advantages of 'two systems'."
"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 trading center, maintaining a free, open and regulated business environment, maintaining the common law system, and expanding smooth and convenient international connections." This is a confident confidence. tolerance.
The root and foundation of "one country, two systems" lies in "one country".
Only when the root is deep can the leaves grow, and when the root is strong, it can flourish.
President Xi Jinping once pointed out: "For Hong Kong, what should be concerned about is not whether the 'one country, two systems' policy will change, but how to fully and accurately implement the 'one country, two systems' policy."
The implementation of "patriots ruling Hong Kong" has placed an important position in the governance of Hong Kong today.
"It is an inevitable requirement to ensure the long-term stability of Hong Kong to firmly hold the governance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the hands of patriots. It cannot be shaken at any time." President Xi Jinping said in a sonorous tone.
"This morning, I have a new mission." Li Jiachao posted his first Weibo on this day.
At the celebration meeting, under the supervision of President Xi Jinping, he raised his right hand and solemnly swore: "Be responsible for the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region..."
After the celebration, President Xi Jinping met with Li Jiachao, and said to him cordially that both the practice of "one country, two systems" and the development of Hong Kong have reached a new historical starting point. The central government will fully support you and the new SAR government in governing in accordance with the law.
We have full confidence in you and the new SAR government, and in the future of Hong Kong.
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On June 30, when President Xi Jinping said goodbye to Carrie Lam and Li Jiachao, it was too late.
Yin Yin entrusted, the heart of boxing and boxing is fully displayed in it.
During his stay in Hong Kong, President Xi Jinping specially took time to go to the Central Barracks of the Hong Kong Garrison, and told the officers and soldiers of the Hong Kong Garrison: "Hong Kong is at a critical period of governance and prosperity, and the Hong Kong Garrison has heavy tasks and heavy responsibilities."
The clouds closed in the rain, and a ray of sunshine shone on the sea.
The Pearl of the Orient is still romantic, the city of vitality is better than ever, the great practice of "one country, two systems" is striding forward, and the footsteps of people on this land are also more determined and calm.
Changes in Hong Kong in the struggle:
Hong Kong in the 56,000-square-kilometer Greater Bay Area, Hong Kong on a land of more than 9.6 million square kilometers
The Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, located along the Tolo Harbour in Pak Shek Kok, Shatin, New Territories, tells the story of Hong Kong's hard work.
In the evening of June 30, President Xi Jinping walked in here.
The 85-year-old academician Chen Qingquan is a well-known electric vehicle expert.
Standing in front of President Xi Jinping, he talked about the race for technological innovation: "I am against the clock!"
As President Xi Jinping said, "Hong Kong's vitality as a cosmopolitan city has amazed the world."
Seeing these academicians who wrote to him in 2017, President Xi Jinping still remembers the feeling of receiving the letter at that time: "Between the lines, there is a passion for serving the country with science and technology and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, and I am very impressed after reading it. It requires the relevant state departments to pay attention to and support the development of Hong Kong's science and technology undertakings."
He took this matter to heart.
"I also asked several times after that. This time I asked the relevant parties before I came, and they said that some of the issues mentioned in your letter at the time have been resolved. The cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong has been deepening."
Technological innovation, the key to Hong Kong's future success, is also deeply in line with the innovation-driven development strategy being implemented by the country.
When talking about President Xi Jinping's trip to Hong Kong in 2017, many people often quote his Cantonese saying "there is no boat after Suzhou" to encourage Hong Kong to seize the opportunity.
President Xi Jinping once said, "Scientific and technological innovation is like a lever to move the earth, and it can always create unexpected miracles."
In his important instructions to the academician's letter, President Xi Jinping clearly stated his support for Hong Kong to become an international innovation and technology center.
Since then, the state will support Hong Kong in building an international innovation and technology center into the "14th Five-Year Plan".
He explained the considerations behind this: "In this way, Hong Kong can be stronger and higher, and this kind of development has more meaning. After reading this time, I have a bottom line."
Funds cross the river, institutions cross the river, and talents cross the river... Behind the fruitful scientific and technological innovation achievements, one area has become the key - the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
On the morning of July 1, 2017, the Framework Agreement on Deepening Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Cooperation to Promote the Construction of the Greater Bay Area was signed in Hong Kong, and President Xi Jinping attended the signing ceremony.
This historical moment, with time, can show its far-reaching significance to the times.
"The Greater Bay Area is built under the conditions of one country, two systems, three customs zones, and three currencies. There is no precedent in the world. It is necessary to make bold attempts, try boldly, and open up a new path." President Xi Jinping said. This fertile ground has high hopes.
This land has lived up to its hopes, and "Greater Bay Area Speed" has become another inspiring word after "Shenzhen Speed".
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge was opened, and the natural moat became a thoroughfare; the reclaimed third runway of the Hong Kong International Airport was completed, continuing the glory of Hong Kong shipping.
When President Xi Jinping visited Guangdong, he often mentioned Hong Kong and Macau; when he visited Hong Kong and Macau, Guangdong became a high-frequency word again.
This hot land is gradually converging into a treasure land with surging kinetic energy and renewal of all phenomena.
The prototype of the world-class Greater Bay Area has emerged.
In 2021, an astonishing economic aggregate of 12.6 trillion yuan will be created.
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During his trip to Hong Kong, President Xi Jinping was full of expectations for the construction of the Greater Bay Area: "In the construction of several major regions in the country, this place has considerable prospects, unlimited potential, and unlimited potential. Because of its high degree of internationalization, radiation and attraction. The power is huge, and at the same time, it is connected with the Pearl River Delta and the Pearl River Delta."
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the longest sea-crossing bridge in the world, is magnificent on the vast mist and relies on the support of capital, technology and talents.
During his inspection in Guangdong that year, President Xi Jinping called it "the Bridge of Dreams, the Bridge of Tongxin, the Bridge of Self-confidence and the Bridge of Fuxing".
In Hong Kong in 2017, President Xi Jinping spoke emotionally about the power of "believing in the country":
"The growing prosperity of the motherland is not only a source of confidence for Hong Kong to resist storms and overcome challenges, but also an opportunity for Hong Kong to explore new directions for development, find new drivers for development, and open up new space for development. If the country is good, Hong Kong will be even better!"
Along the way, the banners of "Hong Kong is good, the country is good, the country is good, Hong Kong is better" can be seen everywhere, and they have been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
At the celebration meeting on the morning of July 1, President Xi Jinping said: "After returning to the motherland, Hong Kong has dared to be the first in the world, dare to be a trend-setter, and play an important role in connecting the mainland of the motherland with the rest of the world in the magnificent torrent of national reform and opening up. The role of bridge and window has made an irreplaceable contribution to the miracle of long-term, stable and rapid economic development of the motherland."
A few years ago, when President Xi Jinping met with a delegation from all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macau to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the country's reform and opening up, he made countless contributions to Hong Kong compatriots.
"At the beginning of the country's reform and opening up, Hong Kong and Macao compatriots took the lead in responding and actively invested and started businesses in the north, creating many 'national firsts', such as the first joint venture in the Mainland, the first joint venture expressway, the first branch of a foreign bank, the first A five-star joint venture hotel, etc.”
Back in time in December 2012, I left Beijing for the first time, and my first stop was Shenzhen.
In Lianhuashan Park, a Hong Kong reporter asked, "General Secretary Xi, do you have anything to say to the Hong Kong compatriots?" He replied firmly: "Hong Kong will definitely prosper."
The wind comes from the sea, and the tide surges in the Greater Bay Area.
The country's comprehensive opening up, the overall situation of national development, and the practice of national governance are all surging with boundless opportunities.
With the vision of a statesman, President Xi Jinping has drawn a blueprint for the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area from a global perspective:
"For Hong Kong and Macau, 'one country, two systems' is the biggest advantage, the country's reform and opening up is the biggest stage, and the implementation of national strategies such as the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road' and the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is a new major opportunity."
Home and country feelings in the story:
The strongest backing, the warmest motherland
At the celebration meeting on the morning of July 1, President Xi Jinping talked about the topic of "effectively resolving people's livelihood worries" in his speech:
"'Those who enjoy the world's benefits will take care of the world's problems; those who live in the world's pleasures share the world's worries.' As I said, the people's yearning for a better life is our goal. At present, the biggest people's heart in Hong Kong is Hope for a better life, a more spacious house, more opportunities to start a business, a better education for your children, better care when you get older.”
In the summer of 2008, Comrade Xi Jinping devoted time to the community during his stay in Hong Kong.
"We are all concerned about the lives of Hong Kong residents, so come to your house to see." At Yu Dusheng's house, a citizen, wages and benefits, community security, rising prices... topics are extensive and in-depth.
It was also during this trip to Hong Kong that Comrade Xi Jinping made it clear: "In the future, as long as it is beneficial to Hong Kong's economic development and improvement of people's livelihood, the central government will continue to actively support it."
Along the way, the warmth of Hong Kong citizens has attracted Beijing's attention.
When meeting with the Chief Executive of Hong Kong many times, President Xi Jinping took the improvement of people's livelihood as one of the important judgments of work effectiveness.
In 2017, at the celebration meeting for the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, he emphasized: "We must put people first, relieve difficulties and solve problems, and focus on solving outstanding economic and livelihood problems that citizens are concerned about, so as to effectively improve people's sense of gain and happiness."
During this trip to Hong Kong, President Xi Jinping made an earnest request to the new SAR government:
"What the people call, I respond. The new SAR government must be pragmatic and promising, live up to the people, take the expectations of the whole society, especially ordinary citizens, as the biggest pursuit of governance, and show more courage and effectiveness. The measures taken by the government have overcome the difficulties, so that the results of development will benefit all citizens more and more equitably, so that every citizen can firmly believe that as long as they work hard, they can completely change their lives and their families’ lives.”
Li Jiachao and his team took these words into their hearts.
During the meeting after the celebration meeting, Li Jiachao thanked President Xi Jinping and the central government for their trust.
"I am fully aware of the great responsibility and will do my best to lead the SAR government to do solid work, show a new atmosphere in governance, and write a new chapter of development. President Xi please rest assured."
One of the major livelihood problems that Hong Kong is currently encountering is the new crown pneumonia epidemic.
At the beginning of this year, the fifth wave of the epidemic broke out in Hong Kong.
At the critical moment, the central government gives full support.
In an interview with the media, Lin Zhengyue sighed with emotion: "I came in a hurry, so I made a report, and the central government really arranged the connection immediately."
"Difficulties are still difficult, but I remember what President Xi said, 'Don't be afraid, strengthen your confidence, difficulties can be solved'. When meeting each year's work report, he always has the same sentence, 'No matter what difficulties or problems you encounter, you must Remember, the center will always be the strongest backing of the SAR'."
The strongest backing, the warmest motherland.
This time, Carrie Lam was grateful for President Xi Jinping's visit to Hong Kong when the epidemic was still fluctuating. "All sectors of Hong Kong society are very happy and excited."
There is one detail in this trip to Hong Kong. When meeting representatives from all walks of life in Hong Kong, President Xi Jinping walked from one end of the team to the other, greeting them one by one.
Someone standing in the back row shouted "Chairman", and President Xi Jinping smiled and waved: "They are all old friends!"
"Contributing to the country, we can do anything from heaven to earth." This is the common aspiration of a group of scientific and technological workers.
In the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, after listening to Academician Zhang Xiang's study and work experience, President Xi Jinping said with a smile that he has taken root here.
Academician Ye Yuru, whose main focus is the discovery and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, in order to solve a major problem in an aging society.
She looks forward to more in-depth cooperation with the mainland, and also looks forward to applying the research results to the mainland as soon as possible.
After communicating with them, President Xi Jinping was quite emotional: "It is just around the corner for the world's talents to gather in Hong Kong. In the future, these talents can still be seeds, sparks and prairie fires, sowing in the vast land."
Sowed, there is also a strong sense of family and country.
The Bauhinia flower on the Hong Kong flag has a star in each of its five petals, which echoes the five stars on the national flag, implying that Hong Kong and the motherland are inseparable.
Looking at Hong Kong Island in the south and Lantau Island in the west, the Hong Kong Palace Museum has emerged as a new cultural landmark.
Five years ago, under the witness of President Xi Jinping, the "Cooperation Agreement on the Construction of the Hong Kong Palace Museum Culture Museum" was signed.
That time, when two Hong Kong children sang an excerpt from "The Picking Hairpin" from the classic Cantonese opera "The Story of the Purple Hairpin", President Xi Jinping kindly asked, "Hundred flowers bloom in the Mainland, do you have a chance to communicate?"
Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, came to the Xiqu Centre in the West Kowloon Cultural District on the afternoon of June 30 to encourage the younger generation of Hong Kong to deeply understand, inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional Chinese culture.
At noon on July 1, President Xi Jinping came to the West Kowloon Station of the High Speed Rail after a successful trip to Hong Kong.
"My motherland and I can't be separated for a moment." "The small river bends to the south and flows to the Xiangjiang River to have a look." The melodious singing resounded for a long time.
The singing, applause, cheers, and the flying five-star red flag made President Xi Jinping quite moved.
He smiled and walked up to a group of singing children:
"I hope you will travel around the country."
Our reporter Du Shangze Wang Yao Cheng Long