【文章內(nèi)容簡(jiǎn)介】 of the Hong Kong question and the drafting of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which was of a trailblazing significance, were brought to the face of major changes in the international situation as Hong Kong entered the latter half of the transitional period, we persisted with the policy of “one country, two systems,” systematically went about various preparations for the resumption of exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong and achieved a smooth reviewing this process, we feel all the more strongly that what has bee of Hong Kong today has not e by , it is the growing prosperity of the motherland that ensured the smooth return of Hong Kong and its successful implementation of “one country, two systems” also provides a reliable backing for the longterm social stability andeconomic prosperity in Hong present, the trends towards a multipolar world and economicglobalization are developing in greater rapid advancement of science and technology and increasingly fierce petition in countries39。 overall national strength, the international situation is undergoing certain profound adapt ourselves to such new circumstances and do still a better job in promoting our national to two decades of reforms, openingup and modernization drive, China39。s overall national strength has increased substantially and the Chinese people on the whole have enjoyed a fortable living the new century, China39。s mainland has entered into a new stage of development, a stage of building a welloff society across the country and expediting the socialist modernization while fulfilling the thirdphase strategic objectives of our modernization must firmly grasp the strategic opportunity at the early 21st century, keep abreast with the timesand press ahead with continued reform, openingup and next five to ten years are crucial for Hong Kong39。s economic and social Hong Kong SAR government and the people of all circles are therefore required toalso keep abreast with the times, work hard and bring about an even better future for Hong this end, I would like to express a few , I hope the people of all circles in Hong Kong will do still a better job in adapting themselves to the new Hong Kong after 1997 and bee better masters of Hong Kong, and of our great motherland the first anniversary of Hong Kong39。s return, I said that this important turn of history had put every Hong Kong patriot to a test, and only those who could ply with the historical changes and had a genuine understanding of their new responsibilities could seriously get down to the shapingof Hong Kong39。s future role as masters of their own HongKong patriots are not only masters of the Hong Kong SAR, but also of the should, therefore, keep enhancing their sense of the country and of the nation, make conscious efforts to safeguard the security and unification of the motherland and endeavor to defend its overall great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the eventual reunification of the motherland is the mon aspiration of all , including our Hong Kong patriots, should devote oneself to thislofty cause with contributions that will make the country, the nation and the times really , I hope the executive, legislative and judicial bodies of the Hong Kong SAR will constantly improve their job performanceso as to provide better services to the public and executiveled structure should be further executive, legislative and judicial offices should go about their respective terms of references in accordance with the Basic Law, and do a better job in ensuring the overall interests of the Hong Kong citizens and serving the Hong Kong society by following the demand for social progress and economic servants at all levels, especially ranking officials, should conscientiously submit themselves to and support the leadership ofthe Chief Executive, work with one heart and strive to achieve fresh from all walks of life should close ranks under the banner of loving the country and loving Hong Kong, support the work of the Chief Executive and the SAR government andget to grips with solving some major issues bearing on the future social and economic development in Hong am confident that as long as the SAR government and Hong Kong residents could work together, giving full play to the talent of all social sectors while pooling the strength of the entire Hong Kong society, they will surely succeed in taking good care of Hong , I hope the SAR Government and the Hong Kong people in general will strengthen their confidence and work persistently towards a new economic landscape in Hong is always important to watch Hong Kong39。s economy Kong39。s past economic successes were the results of Hong Kong people39。s ability to adjust and innovate, to seize the opportunities and to adapt tochanging external environment while putting their own advantages to the best Kong39。s future economic successes will still require the unremitting exploration and hard work of the SAR Government and the people of all the current circumstances, it is all the more important not to lose sight of the main advantages of Hong Kong while acknowledging its current economic difficulties and a fairly strong economy and considerable petitive edge, Hong Kong is wellknown in the world for its highly open and free economic structure, a fairly plete legal system, a sound business environment and extensive links with the world is more, Hong Kong has a contingent of highquality civil servants, large numbers of successful entrepreneurs and an array of professional will contribute to Hong Kong39。s successes in future vast hinterland of China, its rapidly growing economy and rising international stature will also provide Hong Kong with highly favorable conditions for its Central Government will continue to support and help Hong Kong in its economic recovery and am confident that as longas our Hong Kong patriots carry forward their fine traditions of courage, industry and enterprise, 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