Hong Kong can sustain success if it embraces Beijing’s support, Zheng Yanxiong says
- Head of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong praises city’s ‘spirit’; Chief Executive John Lee upbeat on ‘increasingly effective’ policies
Hong Kong will be able to sustain its success if it believes in the country’s support and continues to embrace its valuable “spirit”, Beijing’s top man in the city has said ahead of the 27th anniversary of the financial hub’s return to Chinese rule.
Separately on Saturday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the city’s character helped it to “sail through the wind and waves”, which contributed to his administration’s “increasingly effective” policies.
He made the assessment in a social media post accompanying a video released by his office that showed him on board a ferry discussing the government’s achievements over the past two years.
Lee also appeared at an event marking the beginning of celebrations for the July 1 anniversary, where the director of the central government’s liaison office in the city, Zheng Yanxiong, asked Hongkongers to maintain beliefs in four areas, including the value of the “Hong Kong spirit”.
Zheng said such spirit combined love for both the country and the city, self-reliance, a drive for excellence and a proactive mindset of adapting to changes.
“[This spirit] has enabled Hong Kong to overcome various risks and challenges, and achieve success after success,” he said.