The Opening Ceremony cum Seminar of the National Security Education Day was held this morning (April 15) at the Grand Hall of the New Wing of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Xia Baolong, Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, attended the opening ceremony via video and delivered a speech.
Xia Baolong points out that safeguarding Hong Kong's transition from order to prosperity with high-level security requires the joint efforts and protection of the entire society, pooling the mighty strength to build a better Hong Kong. Hong Kong is everyone's shared home, and building a better Hong Kong is everyone's shared responsibility. As the saying goes, those who share the same aspirations will prevail. On the new journey of the 15th Five-Year Plan, as long as all Hong Kong citizens work together with one heart and one mind, they can safeguard Hong Kong's security and stability, consolidate the momentum of Hong Kong's prosperity and development, and jointly write a new legend beneath Lion Rock.
Xia Baolong states that he believes the SAR government will earnestly fulfill its duties as the chief administrator and first responsible person, better coordinating development as the top priority and security as the paramount concern. By pooling collective wisdom, the government should formulate and implement the first five-year plan well, better combine an efficient market with a capable government, effectively resolve contradictions and problems in reform and development, and promote Hong Kong's transition from stability to prosperity with more forceful measures. He believes that the legislative and judicial organs will consciously respect and uphold executive-led governance, perform their respective duties and responsibilities in coordination with the executive authorities, and provide strong legal safeguards for Hong Kong's high-quality development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
He expresses hope that the business community and entrepreneurs would act as the main force driving Hong Kong's economic development, actively serve as supporters and practitioners of Hong Kong's five-year plan, take the lead in vigorously investing in technological innovation and promoting the development of the Northern Metropolis, and bravely shoulder social responsibilities. They should proactively integrate their own development into the construction of a better Hong Kong and into the country's overall development, interpreting love for the country and love for Hong Kong with concrete actions.
He hopes that major universities will fully leverage the advantages of Hong Kong's education brand and its international characteristics, proactively align with national strategies, focus on cutting-edge technological research and development, attract and cultivate various talents urgently needed by the country and Hong Kong, build a hub for top-tier international talent, and transform the advantages of research and talent into tangible results for high-quality development.
He hopes that all sectors of society will fully support the Chief Executive and the SAR government in governing according to law, continuously building consensus on proactively aligning with the national 15th Five-Year Plan and building a better Hong Kong. They should concentrate on developing the economy, pursuing development, and improving people's livelihoods, enabling Hong Kong to play a greater role in the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, and achieving better development.
He hopes that young people will seize the major opportunities presented by the 15th Five-Year Plan for the development of the country and Hong Kong, striving to pursue their dreams while actively participating in the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Northern Metropolis. With youthful vigor and a spirit of hard work, they should write brilliant chapters of their lives and shine brightly on the vast stage of building a strong motherland and a better Hong Kong.
Xia Baolong concludes by saying that Hong Kong has ushered in the best period for development on the new journey of the 15th Five-Year Plan. With the strong backing of the great motherland, the united efforts of all Hong Kong citizens, and the safeguard of high-level security, Hong Kong's high-quality development will surely flourish and prosper. The practice of "One Country, Two Systems" will become increasingly stable and successful.
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