Sessions on “Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC” held by Kwun Tong, Islands, Sai Kung and Yau Tsim Mong District Offices (with photos)

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     The report delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) emphasises that the “one country, two systems” principle is the best institutional arrangement for ensuring sustained prosperity and stability in Hong Kong after its return to the motherland, and must be adhered to over the long term. The report also supports Hong Kong to play a greater role in realising the national rejuvenation by developing its economy, improving livelihoods and better integrating into the nation’s overall development. The discussion on the “one country, two systems” principle in the report is a key action guide for Hong Kong to promote the transition from chaos to order and to advance from stability to prosperity. An accurate understanding of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC is conducive to ensuring the robustness of the “one country, two systems” principle and enabling Hong Kong to better integrate into the nation’s overall development. The Kwun Tong District Office (KTDO), the Islands District Office (IsDO), the Sai Kung District Office (SKDO) and the Yau Tsim Mong District Office (YTMDO) each held sessions in recent days with the aim of enabling Hong Kong youths and district figures to concisely grasp the essentials and connotations from the report and implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC. Since late October, over 50 sessions have been held by the 18 District Offices. A number of speakers were invited to address the sessions so as to enable more key district figures to obtain a deeper understanding of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC. A total of over 10 000 participants attended the sessions.

     Following the three sessions held on October 26, November 3 and November 4, the KTDO, together with the Kowloon Federation of Associations Kwun Tong District Committee (KFAKTDC), held a session on “Learning, Promoting and Implementing the Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC” at Kai Yip Community Hall today (December 13). Instructor of Bauhinia Academy of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government (LOCPG) in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Mr Wang Hongde was invited as keynote speaker. He introduced the country’s achievements in several aspects at the time of the 20th National Congress of the CPC, and pointed out the Chinese society has undergone historic transformations in different perspectives, including the rule of law and environmental management. The country has also been participating in global governance, and its achievements in international co-operation are obvious to all, demonstrating its good will to build a community with a shared future for mankind. He hoped that attendees at the session would understand the core themes of the 20th National Congress of the CPC, and promote them in their own community networks. The District Officer (Kwun Tong), Mr Andy Lam, also delivered a speech at the session. About 200 participants attended the session, including the Director of the KFAKTDC, Mr Wong Chun-ping; volunteers of the KFAKTDC and district figures of Kwun Tong. In addition, the KTDO, together with the KFAKTDC, the Kwun Tong District School Development Section of the Education Bureau and the Kwun Tong Schools Liaison Committee, held a session on “Learning the Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC by the Education Sector of Kwun Tong District” at Kai Yip Community Hall on December 7. Researcher at the Guangdong Academy of Social Sciences Mr Chen Fu was invited as keynote speaker. He expressed that this year was an important juncture in China’s social development in that the country has basically completed building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. The next 10 years would be a critical period for the comprehensive construction of a socialist modern country, and it would also be an important period for Hong Kong to seek development and integrate into the bigger picture of the country. Hong Kong should seize the opportunities provided by the motherland, fully capitalise on its own advantages, and contribute to the modernisation in different areas for the country. Mr Lam also delivered a speech at the session. About 170 participants attended the session, including principals and teachers of Kwun Tong District; workers on youth development; Mr Wong Chun-ping; the Chairman of the Kwun Tong District Council (KTDC), Mr Wilson Or; the Vice Chairman of the KTDC, Mr Lui Tung-hai; district figures and students.

     The IsDO, together with the New Territories Association of Societies (NTAS) Islands District Committee, today held a session on “Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC” at Tung Chung Community Hall. Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress Mr Tam Yiu-chung was invited as the keynote speaker. He indicated that all sectors of the community must stand united and work for a new chapter under the guidance of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC, while striving to safeguard the robustness of the “one country, two systems” principle. The Deputy Director General of the New Territories Sub-office of the LOCPG in the HKSAR, Mr Li Gongxun, and the District Officer (Islands), Miss Amy Yeung, spoke at the session. About 200 participants attended the session, including members of the Islands District Council, the Islands District Fight Crime Committee, the Islands District Fire Safety Committee, relevant Islands Area Committee, the Islands District Youth Programme Committee; representatives of relevant rural committees and local organisations; and staff members of IsDO. 

     The SKDO, together with the NTAS Sai Kung District Committee and the Sai Kung Federation of Associations, held a session on “Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC” at Sheung Tak Community Hall yesterday (December 12). The Deputy Director General of the New Territories Sub-office of the LOCPG in the HKSAR, Ms Zhu Yihua, and Mr Tam were invited as keynote speakers. They pointed out that the 20th National Congress has conducted a thorough review of the country’s major achievements and invaluable experience in the new era, providing in-depth analysis on the international and domestic development, and formulating an action plan for the next five years’ development. About 200 participants attended the session, including members of the Sai Kung Area Committee, the Tseung Kwan O (South) Area Committee, the Tseung Kwan O (North) Area Committee, the Sai Kung District Fight Crime Committee, the Sai Kung District Fire Safety Committee, the Sai Kung District Youth Programme Committee, the Sai Kung District Civic Education Promotion Committee and the Sai Kung District Building Management Promotion Committee.
 
     Following the three sessions held on October 16, November 3 and November 19, the YTMDO co-organised a session on “Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC” with Kowloon Federation of Associations Yau Tsim Mong District Committee and Yau Tsim Mong Federation of Association at Mong Kok Community Hall on December 7. The Deputy Director of the Bauhinia Academy of the LOCPG in the HKSAR, Dr Chen Suting, was the keynote speaker. She pointed out that the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC is of great significance to the future development of the country and Hong Kong. The rapid economic and social development of the country will bring Hong Kong even more opportunities. Hong Kong youths are encouraged to deepen their understanding of the ethos underpinning the 20th National Congress of the CPC and the future development of the country, so as to seize opportunities. About 150 participants attended the session, including the District Officer (Yau Tsim Mong), Mr Edward Yu, members of various committees of Yau Tsim Mong District, teenagers and district figures. In addition, the YTMDO held a session on “‘My Country and Me’ – Seminar for Youths on Constitution Day and Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC” at Mong Kok Community Hall on December 3. Member of the Legislative Council Dr Simon Lee was the keynote speaker. He pointed out that the spirt of the 20th National Congress of the CPC and the Constitution are inextricably linked. He explained to teenagers on the basis of the Constitution that Hong Kong should better integrate into the nation’s overall development and enhance its connection with the rest of the world. About 120 participants attended the session. The Deputy Director-General of the Kowloon Sub-office of the LOCPG in the HKSAR, Mr Guo Changyong, and Mr Yu also spoke at the session. Furthermore, a session on “Spirit of the 20th National Congress of the CPC” for family was held at Henry G. Leong Yaumatei Community Centre on December 11. Mr Yu attended the session.