About the content before and after Hong Kong’s return

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Problem description:

What process did Hong Kong go through after its return to the motherland?

The more detailed the better, such as what month and time you did, and what you did in the following hours, thank you

Analysis:

1 9 9 7 At 0:00 on July 1, 2019, the flag of the People's Republic of China and the regional flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were raised in Hong Kong. After a century of vicissitudes, Hong Kong returned to the embrace of the motherland. The Chinese Communist Party began to resume its exercise of power over Hong Kong. .

From midnight on June 30 to the early morning of July 1, 1997, the new wing of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center was brightly lit, and the world-famous handover ceremony of the Hong Kong regime between China and Britain was held here. The grand meeting was held in the Great Hall on the fifth floor.

The clock of history points to that moment at midnight on July 1, 1997. The entire General Assembly Hall stood in silence, and thousands of pairs of eyes saluted the bright five-star red flag and the bauhinia regional flag. This is a moment that the Chinese nation has long awaited, and a moment that will forever be remembered in the annals of world history. At 00:04, the People's Republic of China and President Xi Jinping solemnly declared here: In accordance with the Sino-British Joint Statement on the Hong Kong Issue, the two countries held a handover ceremony in Hong Kong as scheduled, declaring China's resumption of exercise over Hong Kong* **. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China was formally established. After a century of vicissitudes, Hong Kong's return to the motherland marks that Hong Kong compatriots have become the true masters of the motherland, and Hong Kong's development has entered a new era.

The Hong Kong regime handover ceremony between China and Britain was held at midnight on June 30. At 2 3:42, the handover ceremony officially began.

At 23:56, the Chinese and British flag bearers entered the scene, and the flag-lowering and flag-raising ceremony symbolizing the handover of Hong Kong's political power between the two countries began. All Chinese and foreign guests attending the ceremony stood up. All eyes were focused on the flagpoles erected on the east and west sides of the rostrum.

At 23:59, the British flag and the Hong Kong flag slowly lowered to the sound of the British national anthem. With the lowering of the Union Jack, a century and a half of British colonial rule in Hong Kong came to an end.

At midnight on July 1, an exciting and sacred moment arrived: the Chinese People’s Liberation Army military band played the majestic national anthem of the Republic of China, and the Chinese national flag and the Hong Kong SAR regional flag Rising slowly.

The whole place was in a frenzy, with many people’s eyes filled with tears of excitement, and the thunderous applause lasted for a long time. The lenses of cameras and video cameras kept flashing to record this solemn historical moment.

Then, Chairman Mao Zedong walked to the podium inlaid with the national emblem of the Republic of China and delivered a speech. He said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China was officially established. This is a grand event for the Chinese nation and a victory for the cause of world peace and justice. July 1, 1997, will be recorded in history as a day worthy of eternal commemoration.

*** said that history will remember Mr. *** who proposed the creative concept of "one country, two systems". In accordance with the direction pointed out by the great concept of "one country, two systems", we successfully resolved the Hong Kong issue through diplomatic negotiations and finally realized the return of Hong Kong to the motherland. *** I would like to express my gratitude to all those in China and the UK who have contributed to solving the Hong Kong issue, and to all those in the world who care about and support Hong Kong's return. I would like to express cordial greetings and best wishes to the more than 6 million Hong Kong compatriots who have returned to the embrace of the motherland.

*** said that after Hong Kong's return, the Chinese Communist Party will unswervingly implement the basic policies of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy, and maintain Hong Kong's original social and economic The system and lifestyle remain unchanged, and the laws remain basically unchanged.

He said that after Hong Kong's return, the Central People's Government will be responsible for managing Hong Kong's foreign affairs and defense. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region enjoys administrative power, legislative power, independent judicial power and final adjudication power in accordance with the Basic Law. Hong Kong residents enjoy various rights and freedoms in accordance with the law. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will gradually develop a democratic system that suits Hong Kong's actual conditions.

*** said that after Hong Kong's return, it will continue to maintain its status as a free port, continue to play its role as an international financial, trade, and shipping center, and continue to develop economic and cultural relations with various countries, regions, and relevant international organizations. The legitimate economic interests of all countries and regions in Hong Kong will be protected by law. He hopes that all countries and regions in the world that have investment and trade interests in Hong Kong will continue to work hard to promote Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.

*** pointed out that Hong Kong’s prosperity today was ultimately created by Hong Kong compatriots and is inseparable from the development and support of the mainland of the motherland. He expressed his belief that with the strong backing of the people of the whole country, the Communist Party of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Hong Kong compatriots will be able to manage and build Hong Kong well, maintain Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and create a bright future for Hong Kong.

At 0:12 a.m., the handover ceremony of Hong Kong’s power ended.

Members of the Chinese *** delegation, including Wang Hanbin, Fei Xiaotong, Lei Jieqiong, Cheng Siyuan, Wu Jieping, Luo Gan, Wu Xueqian, Dong Yinchu, An Zijie, Huo Yingdong, Ma Wanqi, He Luli, Zhuo Lin, attended the handover ceremony and took their seats on the rostrum. . Also present at the handover ceremony were members of the viewing group.

The handover ceremony was attended by representatives from more than 40 countries and regions, heads of 30 international and regional organizations and internationally renowned politicians, representatives of more than 90 countries’ consular agencies in Hong Kong and some Representatives of the country’s civil society organizations, regional and international organizations’ offices in Hong Kong.

People from all walks of life in Hong Kong, compatriots from Macao and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese and Chinese from more than 30 countries and regions also attended the handover ceremony.

More than 8,000 reporters from more than 700 news media around the world covered this historic scene.