With Hong Kong's July 1 anniversary approaching, the festive atmosphere is building across the city. A group of overseas business leaders, professionals, and event participants based in Hong Kong has recorded their greetings and shared heartfelt messages with the public. Mats Nilsson (Vice President, Volvo Buses APAC), Johannes Hack (Chair, European Chamber of Commerce), and Ian Walter (CEO, Net Feasa), along with Ilnur Minakhmetov (educator/attendee) and Behzad Mirzaei (CEO of Basio Consultants and Services Limited/attendee), said the day is not only a major commemoration but also a moment for the city to slow down, reconnect, and unite families and communities.
Several speakers highlighted the early-morning flag-raising ceremony and the citywide celebrations as a vivid reflection of Hong Kong's spirit and energy. They expressed hope for the "sunshine and beautiful weather" often associated with the day and wished that such positivity would extend to everyone in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The guests also spoke of Hong Kong as an international city defined by openness, diversity, and efficiency—one that many of them have come to call home. Against the backdrop of the country's broader development, they noted, Hong Kong and the mainland complement each other and continue to create opportunities together by leveraging the city's strengths of being "backed by the motherland and connected to the world."
Looking ahead, they wished Hong Kong continued prosperity and stability and encouraged residents to take a well-earned break during the holiday, spending more time with family and friends so that the celebrations can bring people closer and strengthen social bonds. The speakers concluded by sending their best wishes for a greener, cleaner, and even more livable Hong Kong and for the nation's progress in the years to come.
(Journalist: Zoey, Camera: Felicia, Video Editing: Jack)
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