July 1, 2022, is the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Today, 25 years ago, Hong Kong returned to the embrace of the motherland, erasing a century of national shame and completing an important step in realizing the complete reunification of the motherland. Since then, Hong Kong has been reintegrated into the national governance system and embarked on a broad path of complementary advantages and common development with the mainland of the motherland, ushering in a new historical era of one country, two systems, Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong, and a high degree of autonomy.

Over the past 25 years, relying on the motherland, facing the world, and benefiting from new innovations, Hong Kong has continuously shaped its own modernity. The practice of one country, two systems in Hong Kong is like a seedling that has grown vigorously in the wind and rain and has yielded fruitful results. Especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China have made a series of important expositions and major decisions and arrangements on the work of one country, two systems and Hong Kong from the perspective of strategy and overall situation, so as to promote the cause of one country, two systems to gain new experience and achieve new development. With the strong support of the central government and the mainland of the motherland, and the joint efforts of the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, Hong Kong's economy has continued to flourish, its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center has been continuously consolidated, and Hong Kong residents enjoy democracy in accordance with the law. Rights and freedoms have been more fully guaranteed, great progress has been made in various undertakings, and a new legend under the Lion Rock has been written.

When the situation in Hong Kong once appeared severe, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core reviewed the situation and made a major decision to improve the central government's exercise of overall governance over the Special Administrative Region in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, and to improve the system and mechanisms related to the implementation of the Special Administrative Region, the Constitution and the Basic Law. Establish and improve the legal system and enforcement mechanism for the special administrative region to safeguard national security, formulate the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, improve the election system for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, implement the principle of patriots governing Hong Kong, and support the special administrative region in improving the oath system for public officials . A series of measures to address both the symptoms and the root causes have brought the situation in Hong Kong to a major turning point from chaos to governance. Practice has fully proved that to ensure the stable and long-term implementation of the one country, two systems practice, we must always adhere to the rule of patriots in Hong Kong. This is a fundamental principle that concerns national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong. Only when patriots run Hong Kong can the central government's overall governance over the special administrative region be effectively implemented, the constitutional order established by the Constitution and the Basic Law can be effectively maintained, various deep-seated problems can be effectively resolved, and Hong Kong can achieve long-term stability. And make due contributions to the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

After walking through the mud, you will know that the road is precious; through the wind and rain, you will feel the sunshine is beautiful. The extraordinary 25-year history of Hong Kong's return to the motherland has fully proved that the implementation of one country, two systems is conducive to safeguarding the fundamental interests of the country, Hong Kong and Hong Kong compatriots. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: In the past 25 years, despite many challenges, the practice of one country, two systems in Hong Kong has achieved universally recognized success. Facing the future, the central government will continue to unswervingly implement the one country, two systems policy. With the continuous deepening of practice and the continuous improvement of the institutional system, the advantages of one country, two systems will be further demonstrated, and the practice of one country, two systems will be more stable and go further.

Thousands of mountains are in one vein, and all waters are of the same origin. The destiny of Hong Kong has always been closely linked with the motherland, and national development has always been the biggest support for Hong Kong's development. Today's motherland is highly open and changing with each passing day. With the country's size and vitality, it can provide a strong impetus for Hong Kong to increase its advantages, expand space and overcome difficulties. In particular, the country has built a new development pattern, promoted the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, deepened the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, implemented the 14th Five-Year Plan and the 2035 Vision Outline, which has created new major opportunities for Hong Kong's development. On the new journey, the central government will further improve the policy system to support the complementary and coordinated development of Hong Kong and the mainland, promote the innovation of the system and mechanism of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, focus on giving full play to the unique role of Hong Kong in participating in the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and improve the convenience for Hong Kong residents in the mainland. Policies and measures for study, employment, entrepreneurship and life, and improve various mechanisms for in-depth exchanges and cooperation between Hong Kong and the Mainland in various fields. Facts will continue to prove that as long as we stick to the foundation of one country, make good use of the benefits of the two systems, and find a correct position in the overall situation of national development, Hong Kong will certainly be able to cultivate new advantages, play new roles and achieve new development, so that the fruits of development will truly benefit the vast number of Hong Kong residents. .

When the wind is good, it is when the sail is set, and the waves are driven to the future. For Hong Kong, one country, two systems is the biggest advantage, and the country's reform and opening up is the biggest stage. In the process of national reform and opening up in the new era, Hong Kong has a special status and unique advantages and can play an irreplaceable role. Such status and role will only be strengthened, not weakened. Today, Hong Kong's development is back on the right track. People's minds are stable, stable, and peaceful. The mainstream public opinion is to seek stability and development. It has become a strong consensus to open a new chapter for Hong Kong. It is in a critical period of governance and prosperity. Hong Kong's unique advantages of marketization, internationalization, rule of law, numerous talents, diverse cultures, advanced infrastructure, and excellent business environment will be brought into full play. Hong Kong compatriots are not only fully capable and wise enough to manage, build and develop Hong Kong well, but also continue to show their talents in national development and even on the world stage. On the new journey, the vast number of Hong Kong compatriots will continue to devote themselves to the country's reform and opening up with sincere patriotism and the spirit of being the first. We will follow the times and take advantage of the situation, which will surely promote Hong Kong's better development as it integrates into the overall development of the country.

Twenty-five years of wind and rain, and twenty-five years of spring and autumn, Hong Kong has once again reached a new starting point. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that the central government's determination to fully and accurately implement the one country, two systems policy has never wavered, let alone changed. Today's Hong Kong has a more solid foundation than any period in the past, and can better safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability. At present, our country has entered a new journey of building a socialist modernized country in an all-round way and marching towards the second centenary goal. In the magnificent journey of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, Hong Kong has great potential and will surely make great achievements. We firmly believe that Hong Kong compatriots will carry forward the glorious tradition of loving the country and Hong Kong, and will work together with the people of all ethnic groups in the country to forge ahead bravely regardless of weather or storm, and continue to create a new situation in the cause of one country, two systems. The realization of the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will add brilliance!Editor/XingWentao