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Hong Kong must cement its national security foundations to prosper
The truth is simple and profound: the stability or disarray, prosperity or poverty of every nation and region are intricately tied to the state of its security
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Cui Jianchun is Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
As a diplomat, I have travelled to many places – from the European continent to the deserts of the Middle East, from the rainforests of South America to the northern shores of the Gulf of Guinea. I have witnessed rapid economic growth in peaceful countries, and also the devastation wrought by turmoil and conflict.
What I saw points to a profound but simple truth: the stability or disarray, prosperity or poverty of a nation are intricately tied to the state of its security.
Seven months ago, I took up my post in Hong Kong. If we liken the city to a book, I have spent each day during that time studying its pages, from which I heard Hong Kong’s anguished cries during its colonial occupation. At the same time, I was deeply inspired by its Lion Rock spirit of resilience and determination.
Despite all the challenges and hardships, the city continues to shine brightly. Today, Hong Kong brims with a new vigour and vitality in a secure environment where the rule of law and its spirit is upheld. The Hong Kong government, together with various sectors of society, is making concerted efforts to unleash the immense creativity and development potential here, drafting a new chapter of “one country, two systems”.
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