"Are you Chinese?"

　　"Do you love China?"

　　"Would you like China?"

　　When the country was in turmoil, the "three questions of patriotism" issued by Zhang Boling, the old principal of Nankai, was repeatedly mentioned by President Xi Jinping, "These three questions are questions of history, but also questions of the times and the future. We must ask them from generation to generation. Go down, answer down!"

　　At the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, President Xi Jinping solemnly pointed out: "It is an inevitable requirement to ensure the long-term stability of Hong Kong that the governance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is firmly in the hands of patriots, and it cannot be shaken at any time."

　　"Patriots ruling Hong Kong" is the answer to history, the answer to the times, and the answer to the future.

History's answer:

No matter how long the shadow of a tree is, its roots are always in the soil

　　From an obscure small fishing village, it has grown into a world-renowned modern metropolis.

The key to Hong Kong's success is summed up by President Xi Jinping as the "spirit of loving the country and Hong Kong, self-improvement, hard work, and flexibility" possessed by the people of Hong Kong.

　　The word "patriotism" is deeply engraved in the annals of the march between Hong Kong and the motherland——

　　During the War of Resistance Against America and Aid Korea, Hong Kong patriots broke through the "comprehensive embargo" and brought a large amount of supplies to the motherland; Hong Kong compatriots donated 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars for the flood in East China, leaving only the letter "Anonymous"; the Wenchuan Earthquake, Hong Kong raised nearly 20 yuan in 10 days. HK$100 million...

　　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 “firsts”: the first joint venture in the mainland, the first joint venture expressway, the first branch of a foreign bank, and the first five-star Joint venture hotel...

　　"Those who have a bond of kindness are called confidants; those who have heart-to-heart are called confidants." Compatriots from Hong Kong and Macao came to the mainland to invest and start businesses, not only because they saw business opportunities, but also because they hoped to see the mainland get rid of poverty and the country became increasingly prosperous"; Everyone donated free of charge to public welfare undertakings in the Mainland, "not only for the sake of good deeds and virtues, but also for the compatriots of the people in the Mainland."

　　I still remember that the video of the principal of Hong Kong's "Protect the National Anthem" spread all over the Internet platform overnight. The sentence "There is no room for compromise in patriotism" has stirred many young people's hearts and patriotism.

　　I still remember a speech at the University of Hong Kong, where the speaker asked the audience about the enlightenment song.

"My Motherland" resounded throughout the audience.

Surrounded by the sonorous singing, Ying embraces the constant fetters of time, blood is thicker than water, and love is heavier than mountains.

　　After the dust and haze dissipated, the main theme of Hong Kong is still pulsating patriotism. As President Xi Jinping said, "No matter how long the shadow of a tree is, its roots will always be rooted in the soil."

Time's answer:

To ensure the steady and long-term implementation of "one country, two systems", we must always adhere to "patriots ruling Hong Kong"

　　"Hong Kong's major transition from chaos to governance has once again demonstrated a profound truth, that is, to ensure the stable and long-term implementation of 'one country, two systems', we must always adhere to 'patriots ruling Hong Kong'." In the report of the Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, President Xi Jinping emphasized.

　　As an unprecedented pioneering undertaking, the path forward for "one country, two systems" cannot be smooth, and there will always be risks and challenges of one kind or another.

　　Under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, a series of measures of great practical and far-reaching significance have been introduced, providing a solid institutional guarantee for Hong Kong from chaos to governance and from governance to prosperity.

　　"For Hong Kong and Macau, 'one country, two systems' is the biggest advantage, and the country's reform and opening up is the biggest stage." "After the wind and rain, Hong Kong has been reborn from the ashes and has shown vigorous vitality." The positioning becomes clearer-

　　Support Hong Kong to enhance its status as an international financial, shipping, trade and international aviation hub, build an international innovation and technology center, an international legal and dispute resolution service center in the Asia-Pacific region...

　　Looking at the "14th Five-Year Plan", the scientific planning for Hong Kong is full of the concerns and expectations of the Party Central Committee.

The prosperity of the motherland is Hong Kong's strength to withstand the storm and overcome challenges, and it is also the opportunity for Hong Kong to take advantage of the momentum and gather momentum to become stronger.

Future answers:

As long as we unswervingly adhere to "one country, two systems", Hong Kong's future will be even brighter

　　The Hong Kong Science Park, located along the Tolo Harbour at Pak Shek Kok, Shatin, New Territories, is the largest technology research and development and business incubation base in Hong Kong.

On the evening of June 30, President Xi Jinping walked here.

　　Academician Chen Qingquan, 85, stands in front of President Xi Jinping.

Five years ago, Academician Chen and other academicians in Hong Kong wrote a letter to President Xi Jinping.

　　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, support for Hong Kong to build an international innovation and technology center has been included in the "14th Five-Year Plan".

　　President Xi Jinping pointed out the importance of innovation and technology in Hong Kong. "Hong Kong has both foundation and potential to build an international innovation and technology center. Only in this way can Hong Kong's development be stronger, higher and more meaningful."

　　Two scenes, spanning 10 years -

　　At the end of 2012, Xi Jinping, who had just been elected general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, came to Shenzhen for inspection.

In Lianhuashan Park, a Hong Kong reporter asked, "General Secretary Xi, is there anything you want to say to the Hong Kong compatriots?" The general secretary's answer was clear and powerful: "Hong Kong will surely prosper!"

　　On the afternoon of June 30, 2022, President Xi Jinping stepped out of the special train that arrived in Hong Kong.

In the interview area, he emphasized: "As long as we unswervingly adhere to 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong's future will definitely be better, and Hong Kong will definitely make new and greater contributions to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation."

　　Where does the power to always believe come from?

It stems from the unity and common destiny of Hong Kong and the motherland, from the fact that patriotism can burst out overwhelming historical power, and from the fact that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered an irreversible historical process.

　　We should all know: Patriotism is the eternal answer.

　　Coordinator: Wang Fangjie

　　Written by: Yang Xinchen

　　Curated by: Du Shanze

　　Image source: Xinhua News Agency (Photo: Yao Dawei, Visual: Lai Xiangdong, Bi Xiaoyang)