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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — With the support of the motherland, the strong guarantee of the “one country, two systems” policy, the dedication of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government and the concerted efforts of all walks of life, Hong Kong enjoys broad prospects and a promising future, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
The diplomat made the statement at a regular briefing, noting that over the past five years since the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was adopted and put into effect, the local legal system has been improved, the stability and cohesion of Hong Kong society has been strengthened, and the rights and freedoms enjoyed by the people of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with the law have been more fully protected.
As Mao Ning pointed out, the groundless and malicious denigration of the “one country, two systems” policy by some Western politicians and anti-China organizations, as well as their slander regarding the implementation of the rule of law in Hong Kong, completely expose their malicious intent to undermine stability in the metropolis.
The spokesperson emphasized that Hong Kong has achieved high-quality development based on its high level of security, with its gross regional product growing for nine consecutive quarters. Hong Kong has entered the top three international financial centers in the world and regained its place in the top three in the global competitiveness ranking.
As the world’s third-largest recipient of foreign direct investment, Hong Kong has led the world in IPO funding since the start of this year, retained its top spot in air cargo volume, ranked fourth in the International Shipping Center Development Index, and is among the top 10 in talent competitiveness. As Mao Ning noted, increasing investment in the SAR has become a priority choice for many foreign chambers of commerce.
The data shows that Hong Kong’s economy is highly resilient and viable, and that the city’s international attractiveness is only growing, she added.
“Today marks the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the bosom of the motherland. We believe that with the firm support of the motherland, the reliable guarantees of the ‘one country, two systems’ policy, the dedication of the HKSAR administration and the concerted efforts of all walks of life, Hong Kong will enjoy broad prospects and a promising future,” Mao Ning concluded. –0–