Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, Dec. 2. After the death of Comrade Jiang Zemin, all walks of life in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan have continued to express their condolences in various forms over the past few days.

　　On the 2nd, in front of the office building of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, elegiac couplets were hung and white chrysanthemums were blooming. There was an endless stream of Hong Kong citizens who spontaneously participated in the mourning activities.

　　Liao Xinghong, who lives in Sheung Shui, New Territories, came with 10 village representatives by car for more than an hour.

They looked solemn, lined up, presented flowers, and left messages.

"President Jiang brought Hong Kong back to the embrace of the motherland, and we are here to send him off," Liao Xinghong said.

　　Hong Kong citizens in plain clothes lined up in front of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government, holding chrysanthemums or mourning plaques.

Mr. Chen, an 82-year-old citizen, looked sad and stood in front of the sacrificial altar for a long time, unwilling to leave.

"Thanks to him for making us real Chinese!" he said.

　　"Chairman Jiang, thank you for your contribution to China" "Your selfless dedication to the country has enabled China's economy to soar and Hong Kong to return to the motherland smoothly, and I will always miss you"... Hong Kong citizens who came to mourn wrote words of remembrance, expressing their sincerity feelings of gratitude.

　　In the mourning hall set up by the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, Lin Shuyi, the honorary president of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions who came to mourn, said that President Jiang Zemin's love for Hong Kong is obvious to all, and Hong Kong returned to the motherland smoothly during his tenure.

Now that he is gone, we are deeply saddened and will miss him forever.

　　"During President Jiang Zemin's term of office, Hong Kong achieved a smooth transition and returned to the motherland smoothly, and our country's economy developed rapidly. He left, and we are all very sad." Henry Chen, chairman of the Hong Kong Textile Industry Federation, said.

　　Mourning is not only for remembering, but also for the future.

A student surnamed Liu from the University of Hong Kong said: "I major in infrastructure construction. After finishing my studies, I will work hard to serve Hong Kong and the country."

　　On the 2nd, the mourning hall of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Macao was filled with mourning and joy, filled with wreaths and elegiac couplets from all walks of life.

People came one after another, stood in front of the portrait, and bowed three times to express their deep condolences.

　　"Chairman Jiang Zemin has made great achievements in history, and we cherish the memory of him with deep sorrow. His leadership style, insight and amiability are still in my mind, and his voice and smile are still in my eyes." Liao Zeyun, a member of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said that Macau society will surely Infinite grief has turned into a driving force for progress, making more positive contributions to Macao's integration into the overall development of the country and the promotion of the "one country, two systems" cause.

　　Wu Xiaoli, president of the Federation of Neighborhood Associations of Macau, said that the death of President Jiang Zemin is very sad.

He escorted "one country, two systems" and ensured the smooth return of Hong Kong and Macao to the motherland, and his contributions will be remembered by the Macao compatriots.

All walks of life in Macau must turn grief into strength, uphold the concept of patriotism and love for Macau, ensure the steady and long-term implementation of "one country, two systems", maintain the long-term prosperity and stability of Macau, and contribute to the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

　　Over the past few days, people from all walks of life in Taiwan have continued to express their condolences over the passing of Comrade Jiang Zemin.

On the 2nd, Qi Jialin, chairman of the United Alliance Party, sent a message of condolences, saying that Comrade Jiang Zemin is recognized by compatriots on both sides of the strait as an outstanding leader and politician who enjoys high prestige. He has promoted cross-strait exchanges on the Taiwan issue and developed cross-strait relations.

We firmly believe that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, all Chinese people will surely realize the complete reunification of the country.

　　Wu Rongyuan, chairman of Taiwan's Labor Party, sent a message of condolences on the same day, saying that Chairman Jiang Zemin sincerely cared for the patriotic unity forces groups on the island, was committed to promoting cross-strait exchanges and exchanges, and pointed out a bright path forward for the completion of the great cause of the reunification of the motherland.

His spirit is immortal.

In an interview with a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, he said that the realization of national reunification is a historical trend and a national righteousness.

The unification faction on the island must firmly follow the path of opposing "independence" and promoting reunification, and contribute to the realization of national reunification and national rejuvenation by the Chinese on both sides of the strait.

　　Lin Tianliang, Beijing Chief Representative of Want Want Group, a Taiwan-funded enterprise, said in an interview that during Chairman Jiang Zemin’s tenure, the mainland promoted reform and opening up, construction was in full swing, and development was changing with each passing day. profound.

President Jiang Zemin never wavered in his ideals, was full of perseverance, and never slack off. His contribution and character are worthy of people's eternal memory.

　　The National Association of Taiwan Compatriots Investment Enterprises stated in the eulogy that all members of the National Taiwan Enterprises Federation and the majority of Taiwanese businessmen are deeply saddened and would like to express their deepest condolences.

In the historical process of promoting the development of cross-strait relations, Mr. Jiang Zemin cared about the righteousness of the nation and the interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait, and the majority of Taiwanese businessmen deeply felt it.

We will work even more resolutely with our compatriots on the mainland to promote the peaceful and integrated development of cross-strait relations, advance the process of reunification of the motherland, and strive for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

(Reporters: Wang Qian, Xie Niu, Li Hanfang, Liu Gang, Shi Longhong, Zhao Bo, Huang Yang, Chen Jianxing)