Monument to Hong Kong's return to the motherland

Monument to Hong Kong's return to the motherland

The monument to Hong Kong's return to the motherland is located in the north square of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, and the sculpture of "Bauhinia blooming forever" in the northeast of the square reflects each other. The monument, 20 meters high and 1.6 meters wide, consists of three parts: the cornerstone, the column body and the column head. On the front of the monument is inscribed with the title of "monument to Hong Kong's return to the motherland" personally inscribed by President Jiang Zemin. On the East and west sides of the cornerstone, there are Chinese inscriptions and English translations.

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Appearance features

Facing the sea, the monument is surrounded by open space and long sunshine time. Therefore, the cornerstone and column body adopt the same vein, solid stone and uniform and stable color of dark gneiss, but with different surface treatment, the texture is different.

The body of the monument consists of 206 stone rings, representing the year of Hong Kong from 1842 to 2047. Among them, the stone rings representing six years, 1842, 1860, 1898, 1982, 1984 and 1990, are of lighter color. The only stone ring with a halo embedded in the column represents the year of 1997, expressing the great historical significance of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in this year. The column body is square and round to increase the change effect of stereo vision.

The head of the monument is forged with red copper. The surface of the monument is oxidized and remains unchanged for a long time. The monument is surrounded by spotlights, with 4000 Watt spotlights on the top, with a range of more than 10 kilometers. The stone ring representing 1997 is equipped with 32 optical fiber points. It looks like stars shining from a close view, but from a distance it becomes a ring. There are 48 optical fiber points at the bottom of the cylinder, which shine on the cylinder.

Appearance implication

The head of the monument is forged with red copper. The surface of the monument is oxidized and remains unchanged for a long time. It means that Hong Kong will continue to prosper after its return.

inscription on a tablet

Hong Kong is located in the south of China, with clear water and deep harbor. The residents live together and travel to the ocean. After the Opium War in 1840, the British occupied Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, and took advantage of the situation to rent the "New Territories". Relying on the benefits of the East-West convergence, Hong Kong promotes international trade with a free port, upholds the rule of law, and is an international financial, trade and shipping center. China has been suffering for a hundred years, and people with lofty ideals are always trying to recover their territory. Since the reform and opening up, China has become stronger and stronger. China announced that it would take back Hong Kong in 1997. Mr. Deng Xiaoping, a great statesman, put forward the brilliant ideas of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people ruling Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy, which were supported by many people. The British government agreed to return Hong Kong to China, and the Chinese government established the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in accordance with the constitution. The National People's Congress is organized by a "Drafting Committee for the basic law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" to consult the public and submit it to the National People's Congress for approval; a "Preparatory Committee for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" is established to prepare for the establishment of the Special Administrative Region; after the election of the selection committee, the Central People's government appoints Mr. Tung Chee Hwa as the first member He is the chief executive.

At midnight on June 30, 1997, the Chinese and British governments held a handover ceremony in Hong Kong. President Jiang Zemin and Crown Prince Charles officiated at the ceremony, which attracted worldwide attention. Thousands of guests from all over the world attended the ceremony. The national flag and regional flag were high and thunderous. The people's Liberation Army (PLA) entered Hong Kong, which was a landmark feat. On the second anniversary of China's return to China, the central government and the SAR Government scrupulously abide by the basic law and the residents live and work in peace and contentment. The Preparatory Committee decided to build this monument and return to the grand ceremony. We hope that the sons and daughters of the Chinese and the sons and daughters of the Hong Kong people will follow the spirit of their predecessors to be diligent and law-abiding, love our country and Hong Kong, develop democracy step by step, and achieve common prosperity. Hong Kong should be an international metropolis and an important economic, trade and cultural town in southern China.

The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the people's Republic of China was established on July 1, 1999.

On June 29, Hu Jintao, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the people's Republic of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission, arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport. He will attend a series of activities in Hong Kong to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. Photo by Hong shaokui

China News Agency, Hong Kong, June 29 (Reporter Yu Jingbo, sun Yuting) - Hu Jintao, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the people's Republic of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission, arrived at the Hong Kong International Airport by special plane at noon on the 29th. In the next three days, he will attend the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the third government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

This is the first time that Hu Jintao has come to Hong Kong as China's top leader. Eight years ago, then Vice President Hu Jintao also went to Hong Kong to attend the unveiling ceremony of the monument to Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Hu Jintao arrived in Hong Kong on the same plane with his wife Liu Yongqing, Wang Gang, alternate member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and director of the general office of the CPC Central Committee, Sheng Huaren, vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the national people's Congress, Tang Jiaxuan, state councilor, and Liao Hui, vice chairman of the CPPCC National Committee and director of the Hong Kong and Macao Office of the State Council.

The chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Donald Tsang, and his wife personally stepped on the plane to welcome President Hu Jintao. Hu Jintao and his wife Liu Yongqing walked off the plane hand in hand.

As soon as Hu Jintao got off the plane, he went to the press station with a smile and made an impromptu speech. He said, "I'm here to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. According to the tradition of the Chinese nation, the 10th anniversary of Daqing and Hong Kong's return to the motherland is a great event for Hong Kong and the country. "

Hu Jintao said, "I look forward to experiencing the new changes, new developments and new progress of Hong Kong over the years. I also look forward to sharing the joy of celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland with my Hong Kong compatriots."

More than 140 Hong Kong students and more than 120 representatives of Chinese funded institutions came to the airport to welcome President Hu. They held up the five-star red flag and Bauhinia Citigroup, and put out red banners to warmly welcome Hu Jintao.

Since the return of Hong Kong to China, many central leaders have come to Hong Kong at different times to observe the people's conditions, listen to the people's opinions, give support and place high hopes. The central government has launched a series of preferential policies to support the economic and social development of Hong Kong.

On behalf of the people of Hong Kong and the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Tsang said on the website of the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region a few days ago that on this historic occasion of the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the leader of the central government came to Hong Kong in person. He would like to extend his heartfelt welcome and thanks. A number of Hong Kong newspapers published comments today to welcome President Hu Jintao to Hong Kong. The headline on the front page of a newspaper is: "Hello, President Hu!" At noon today, several TV stations broadcast live the arrival of President Hu Jintao.

Address: Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Longitude: 114.171614

Latitude: 22.282703

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