https://www.scmp.com/rss/519860/feed Cui Jianchun is Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Cui Jianchun Cui Jianchun With the conclusion of China’s parliamentary “two sessions”, the approval of the 2026 government work report and 15th five-year plan – together with the foreign minister’s press conference – has sent a clear signal of China pursuing steady and quality-driven growth while projecting a firm and timely voice on the world stage. In the work report, Premier Li Qiang noted that China’s gross domestic product grew by 5 per cent last year, surpassing 140 trillion yuan (US$20.3 trillion). This year’s... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347213/china-charts-new-course-hong-kong-writes-its-next-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347213/china-charts-new-course-hong-kong-writes-its-next-chapter?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:30:08 +0000 Cui Jianchun Cui Jianchun On February 10, China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper titled “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems”. This is the third white paper issued by the Chinese central government on Hong Kong-related affairs since 2014. It reviews Hong Kong’s efforts in safeguarding national security, elaborates on the central government’s stance on Hong Kong’s role in maintaining national security and summarises the experience and... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3346515/how-national-security-and-one-country-two-systems-go-hand-hand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3346515/how-national-security-and-one-country-two-systems-go-hand-hand?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:30:08 +0000 Cui Jianchun Cui Jianchun On February 9, the rule of law and justice scored another victory in Hong Kong when a local court sentenced Jimmy Lai Chee-ying to 20 years in prison for violating the national security law. This sends a clear and resounding message to the world that Hong Kong is a society rigorously governed by law, and any lawbreakers will be brought to justice. Lai reaped what he sowed. The evidence of his crimes is irrefutable. He relentlessly pushed for so-called international lobbying, went to great... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3343025/jimmy-lai-ruling-shows-hong-kongs-resolve-uphold-rule-law?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3343025/jimmy-lai-ruling-shows-hong-kongs-resolve-uphold-rule-law?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:30:08 +0000 Cui Jianchun Cui Jianchun On December 15, Jimmy Lai Chee-ying was found guilty on two charges of conspiring to collude with external forces and a charge of conspiracy to publish seditious materials by the High Court of Hong Kong. The verdict was welcomed in the city and, as expected, prompted another round of outcries from some Western countries. As Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, I feel obliged to set the record straight... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3336892/west-must-face-facts-jimmy-lais-trial-and-conviction?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3336892/west-must-face-facts-jimmy-lais-trial-and-conviction?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:30:09 +0000 Cui Jianchun Cui Jianchun The most important outcome of the Communist Party of China’s fourth plenum, held last month in Beijing, was the review and adoption of the “Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee on Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development”. Leading the drafting team in person, Communist Party General Secretary and Chinese President Xi Jinping played a decisive role in formulating the recommendations by setting the overall vision and providing guidance throughout the... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3332731/15th-five-year-plan-charts-course-chinas-modernisation?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3332731/15th-five-year-plan-charts-course-chinas-modernisation?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:30:09 +0000 Cui Jianchun Cui Jianchun Eighty years ago, the people of the world won a great victory in the war against fascism. In its wake, the United Nations was born, to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind”, opening a new chapter in global governance. Today, though the historical trends of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit remain unchanged, a Cold War mentality, hegemonism and protectionism continue to haunt the world. With new... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3326404/what-china-seeks-achieve-global-governance-initiative?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3326404/what-china-seeks-achieve-global-governance-initiative?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:30:08 +0000 Cui Jianchun Cui Jianchun As the world undergoes profound changes, humanity once again stands at a historic crossroads facing pivotal choices. Amid global uncertainty, China’s modernisation has created a new path for human progress and common prosperity. China’s path to modernity has a socialist character. Led by the Communist Party of China, it follows the general principles of modernisation while being firmly rooted in China’s history, culture and national conditions, giving it distinct characteristics. To understand... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3309215/6-ways-chinas-modernisation-offers-new-path-prosperity?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3309215/6-ways-chinas-modernisation-offers-new-path-prosperity?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 May 2025 08:35:05 +0000 The US government, despite opposition from all sides, has slapped tariffs indiscriminately on countries around the world. Citing China’s alleged failure to take sufficient measures to address the fentanyl issue, the United States announced an additional 20 per cent tariff on Chinese products exported to the US, including those from Hong Kong. It should be obvious to any discerning observer that this move is political manipulation intended to deflect attention away from the US’ domestic problems,... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3302929/rampant-trade-tariffs-are-no-cure-us-fentanyl-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3302929/rampant-trade-tariffs-are-no-cure-us-fentanyl-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:30:08 +0000 In the Year of the Snake, Hong Kong, the “Pearl of the Orient” will continue to help build China into a great, modern, socialist country in all respects and achieve national rejuvenation. In the over 27 years since Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, its remarkable achievements have shown that “one country, two systems” is a good framework. As President Xi Jinping pointed out last December, at the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to China, one country, two systems, “with its distinctive... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3297919/hong-kongs-pearl-will-shine-brighter-under-one-country-two-systems?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3297919/hong-kongs-pearl-will-shine-brighter-under-one-country-two-systems?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:30:09 +0000 As a diplomat, I have travelled to many places – from the European continent to the deserts of the Middle East, from the rainforests of South America to the northern shores of the Gulf of Guinea. I have witnessed rapid economic growth in peaceful countries, and also the devastation wrought by turmoil and conflict. What I saw points to a profound but simple truth: the stability or disarray, prosperity or poverty of a nation are intricately tied to the state of its security. Seven months ago, I... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3288721/hong-kong-must-cement-its-national-security-foundations-prosper?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3288721/hong-kong-must-cement-its-national-security-foundations-prosper?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:30:09 +0000 The resolution adopted at the Communist Party’s third plenary session outlines a strategic framework for Hong Kong’s development. It emphasises leveraging the “one country, two systems” principle to enhance Hong Kong’s status as a centre of international finance, shipping and trade. It also encourages the city to become a global hub for high-calibre talent. The resolution charts a new course for Hong Kong’s high-quality development, injecting significant momentum into the city’s governance and... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3284742/how-hong-kongs-unique-strengths-can-drive-its-development?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3284742/how-hong-kongs-unique-strengths-can-drive-its-development?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:30:09 +0000 The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted a milestone resolution at its third plenary session in July to further deepen reform and advance Chinese modernisation. The resolution has distinctive Chinese characteristics and profound implications for the world, and at the same time, it presents important opportunities for Hong Kong. As a special administrative region of China, Hong Kong enjoys the unique benefits of the “one country, two systems” policy and a strategic... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280469/chinas-third-plenum-presents-opportunities-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280469/chinas-third-plenum-presents-opportunities-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Oct 2024 01:30:09 +0000