Zheng Yanxiong, the new director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, speaks to reporters before assuming office, outside the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong SAR on Jan 16, 2023. (PHOTOS PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)
Newly-appointed liaison office head Zheng Yanxiong has pledged to do his utmost to understand Hong Kong, love the city, serve its best interests, and promote the steady implementation of “one country, two systems”.
He spoke to the local media for the first time on Monday after being appointed by the State Council on Saturday as director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Zheng said that although his personal capacity is limited, his commitment to the central government and his services to the SAR are unlimited. He’ll do his best to promote mutual understanding between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.
Newly-appointed liaison office head Zheng Yanxiong promised to do his best, along with his colleagues, in performing the duties entrusted to him by the central government, to better convey the central government’s care for Hong Kong, and support the chief executive and the SAR government in their administration in accordance with the law
The new liaison office chief also expressed his gratitude to President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party of China for their trust in him. He thanked his predecessor Luo Huining, saying Luo’s hard work in the past three years has laid a solid foundation for his future work. He also thanked all sectors in Hong Kong society for their support.
Zheng said he’s well aware of the responsibilities and missions of the liaison office. He promised to do his best, along with his colleagues, in performing the duties entrusted to him by the central government, to better convey the central government’s care for Hong Kong, and support the chief executive and the SAR government in their administration in accordance with the law.
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His other priorities are to step up links between the SAR and mainland to connect various sectors of the Hong Kong community, reflect the voices of Hong Kong residents, and wholeheartedly serve the implementation of “one country, two systems”.
Zheng said his appointment as head of the liaison office was decided by the central government, based on practical needs, and is a normal rotation and work arrangement.
Zheng believes that Hong Kong, under the leadership of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, and with the concerted efforts of the SAR government and the local community, will consolidate its stable social environment and achieve “prosperous” development and better livelihood for its residents
He stressed he has personal affection for Hong Kong. He had worked in Guangdong province for a long time and has witnessed closely the SAR’s developments and changes that are intimately related to Guangdong's. He has also worked in Hong Kong for more than two years since July 2020 as director of the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, having acquired a deeper understanding of and affection for this city.
Citing President Xi’s blessings for Hong Kong that the city will have brighter prospects, Zheng said the SAR has unparalleled advantages, holding all the aces – a favorable timing, as well the city’s unique geographical location and people. As long as Hong Kong stays oriented and avoids falling into disarray, it will, undoubtedly, have a promising and bright future.
Zheng believes that Hong Kong, under the leadership of Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, and with the concerted efforts of the SAR government and the local community, will consolidate its stable social environment and achieve “prosperous” development and better livelihood for its residents.
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He extended Lunar New Year greetings to all sectors of Hong Kong society, and wished its residents a prosperous new year and a fulfilling life.