Hong Kong has maintained its unique character since returning to
China 10 years ago, and it will surely witness a "more splendid"
future in the embrace of the motherland, Chinese President Hu
Jintao said Wednesday.
Hu made the remarks when visiting an exhibition in Beijing on
Hong Kong's achievements since its return.
Hong Kong's role as a free port and an international finance,
trade, and shipping center has remained unchanged under the "one
country, two systems" policy, which has secured the consistency of
the social and economic systems since the special administrative
region (SAR) was established in 1997, Hu said.
The president also said that Hong Kong compatriots have become
real masters on their soil as the SAR is witnessing a more
prosperous economy, enjoying better standards of living, and
establishing a gradually progressing democracy.
As part of celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of Hong
Kong's return to the motherland, the exhibition held in the Capital
Museum included photos, videos, models, and other
installations.
Hu, accompanied by SAR Chief Executive Donald Tsang, highly
praised the achievements that Hong Kong has made. "With the
compatriots' united efforts and the solid support from the
motherland, I firmly believe Hong Kong will have a more splendid
future," Hu said.
Vice-President Zeng Qinghong unveiled the exhibition. Top
legislator Wu Bangguo, Premier Wen Jiabao and the other members of
the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist
Party of China Central Committee Jia Qinglin, Wu Guanzheng, Li
Changchun, and Luo Gan also visited the exhibition Wednesday.
(Xinhua News Agency June 28, 2007)
