Month: July 2025

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials attended a flag-raising ceremony this morning to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s establishment.

The ceremony was held at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai at 8am.

The Police Band performed at the ceremony and a choir from Clementi Secondary School sang the national anthem under the lead of two singers, followed by a fly-past and a sea parade by the disciplined services.

Led by the Chief Executive, a celebratory reception was then held at the Grand Hall on Level 3 of the Convention & Exhibition Centre.

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

​Following is the translation of the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the reception in celebration of the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning (July 1):
 
Distinguished guests, fellow citizens,

Today marks the 28th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China and the third anniversary of the current term of the Government. Over these three years, the Government has forged ahead with reforms to build a safe and stable Hong Kong, and striven to develop the economy and improve people’s livelihood. Our efforts are gradually delivering results.