Twenty-five years ago on July 1, Hong Kong returned to the embrace of the motherland. This ended past humiliation and marked a major step forward toward the complete reunification of China.<\/p>\n
Since the very day of its return, Hong Kong has been re-integrated into China\u2019s national governance system, embarking on a broad road along which it and the mainland draw on each other\u2019s strengths and pursue common development, and starting a new era featuring a high degree of autonomy.<\/p>\n
Thanks to the support of the motherland and with an international vision and an innovative spirit, Hong Kong has in the last 25 years continued to develop itself as a modern metropolis. The practice of \u201cOne Country, Two Systems\u201d in Hong Kong, like the growth of a seedling, has become strong and robust despite wind and rain and yielded many fruits.
\nSince the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, proceeding with a strategic view and bearing in mind the big picture, have made a series of important remarks and major decisions on the work related to Hong Kong. The practice of \u201cOne Country, Two Systems\u201d has gained new experiences and progress.
\nUnder the support of the Central Government and the mainland, as well as the joint efforts of the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the people of Hong Kong, the special administrative region has constantly developed its economy and consolidated its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center. The democratic rights and freedom enjoyed by Hong Kong citizens are better guaranteed, and progress has been made in all aspects of Hong Kong.
\nWhen Hong Kong faced an extended period of damaging social unrest, the CPC Central Committee with comrade Xi Jinping at the core has taken a series of major decisions, based on a clear understanding of the situation in the region. These include enhancing the central government\u2019s exercise of overall jurisdiction over the special administrative region in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, and to improving relevant systems and mechanisms for enforcing the Constitution and the Basic Laws. The CPC Central Committee has pushed for the establishment and improvement of the special administrative region\u2019 legal systems and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding national security, the enactment of the Law of the People\u2019s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, the refinement of the electoral system of the HKSAR, and the implementation of the principle of patriots governing Hong Kong. The Central Committee supported the special administrative regions in improving the oath-taking system for holders of public office. These measures address both the symptoms and root causes of the unrest, and have restored order to Hong Kong.
\nPractices have fully proved that \u201cpatriots governing Hong Kong\u201d must be followed in order to ensure long-term stability of \u201cOne Country, Two Systems.\u201d It is a fundamental principle concerning national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as the long-term prosperity and stability of the HKSAR.
\nOnly when Hong Kong is governed by patriots, can the Central Government effectively exercise overall jurisdiction over the special administrative region, and the constitutional order established by the Constitution and the Basic Law well protected.
\nOnly when Hong Kong is governed by patriots, can deep-rooted problems be addressed and Hong Kong\u2019s long-term stability ensured.
\nOne who has waded through a muddy road knows the value of a broad path; one who has weathered rains and storms cherishes the warmth of sunshine. The extraordinary experience of Hong Kong in the past 25 years since its return to the motherland fully proves that the implementation of \u201cOne Country, Two Systems\u201d is conducive to protecting the fundamental interests of the country, of Hong Kong and of Hong Kong citizens.
\nGeneral secretary Xi pointed out that despite challenges over the past 25 years, the practice of \u201cOne Country, Two Systems\u201d in Hong Kong has been a resounding success.
\nThe CPC Central Committee will keep unswervingly implementing \u201cOne Country, Two Systems.\u201d As progresses are made and relevant systems improved, \u201cOne Country, Two System\u201d will further release its advantages and achieve greater success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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