In 1997, the regional flags of National Flag of the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were raised simultaneously; In 2008, the equestrian competition of Beijing Olympic Games was held in Hong Kong. In 2014, the opening ceremony of "Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect" was held; In 2017, the "Liaoning Ship" arrived in Hong Kong for an open visit; In 2021, at the flag-raising ceremony on July 1st, Hong Kong, the flag-protecting team entered the stadium for the first time with Chinese marching … … Looking back at these common memories since Hong Kong’s return to China 25 years ago, the years have stacked epic chapters between pages.
From 1997 to 2022, from Lion Mountain to the Great Wall. Time makes the footprints of contacts more dense; Connection, let our hearts hold tighter; Ideal makes the pearl on the bank of Xiangjiang shine especially.
At 0: 00 on July 1, 1997, in the majestic sound of National Anthem of the People’s Republic of China, the regional flags of National Flag of the People’s Republic of China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ran Ran, were raised. China News Agency issued Li Gang photo
On July 1, 1997, the vanguard troops of the China People’s Liberation Army stationed in Hong Kong handed over defense with the British army at the Prince of Wales Barracks of the British Command of the Tamar. China News Agency issued Chen Deshe
On October 12th, 1997, Hong Kong’s return was represented in the group gymnastics at the opening ceremony of the 8th National Games of the People’s Republic of China, and the sports delegation of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region participated in the National Games for the first time. China News Agency issued Zhang Lijie photo
In July 1998, the Hong Kong International Airport was about to be put into use, and the citizens bid farewell to Kai Tak Airport and scrambled to leave pictures of planes taking off and landing on Guantang Dike. China News Agency issued Yang Zuozhen photo
On April 19th, 1999, the Hang Seng Index of Hong Kong stock market reached a new high. China News Agency issued Hong Shaokui photo
In May, 1999, a pair of precious giant pandas — — An An (right) and Jia Jia (left) live comfortably in the newly opened Ocean Park. China News Agency issued Hong Shaokui photo
On September 15th, 2000, the China Hong Kong Olympic delegation entered the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games. China News Agency issued Li Gang photo
On August 20, 2003, individual trips to Hong Kong and Macao in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai were implemented, and the entry-exit administration department of the public security specially added acceptance points to facilitate citizens to apply for permits. The picture shows Ms. He Yanchang, the first applicant in Guangzhou. China News Agency issued Chen Wenshe
On August 21st, 2004, China table tennis players Ma Lin, Chen Qi, China Hongkong players Li Jing and Gao Lize boarded the podium of Athens Olympic Games. China News Agency issued Ren Chenming photo
On September 12th, 2005, the opening ceremony of Hong Kong Disneyland was held outside Sleeping Princess Castle. China News Service reporter Zhao Zhenqing photo
On the evening of June 30th, 2007, a large-scale literary evening was held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return. The picture shows Jacky Cheung, Liming, Aaron Kwok and Andy Lau, the four great kings of Hong Kong, singing "Always Have You". China News Service reporter Wu Zhonglin photo
On the evening of August 9, 2008, at the equestrian venue of Sha Tin Olympic Games in Hong Kong, the night dressage event of triathlon started. China’s Hua Tian, the first equestrian athlete to participate in the Olympic Games, appeared gracefully, and the Hong Kong audience enjoyed the ballet performance of the horse. China News Service reporter Hong Shaokui photo
On the evening of December 5th, 2009, the opening ceremony of the 5th East Asian Games was held in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, accompanied by a parade of flower boats, lighting effects and fireworks display, which became a distinctive water opening ceremony. The picture shows the float boat of China Hongkong delegation entering the opening ceremony venue. China News Service reporter Sheng Jiapeng photo
On November 17th, 2014, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) held the opening ceremony of Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect. Leung Chun-ying, then Chief Executive, and Chung Kong Chow, then Chairman of HKEx, presided over the gong-beating ceremony. China News Service reporter Hong Shaokui photo
On July 9, 2017, Wan Li, a clear sky in Hong Kong, opened Liaoning, China’s first aircraft carrier, to Hong Kong citizens. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, China’s first aircraft carrier "Liaoning Ship" and three subordinate ships arrived in Hong Kong on the morning of July 7th and held a five-day celebration. China News Service reporter Xing Yishe
On September 23, 2018, the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong high-speed railway was opened for operation. The G6501 high-speed train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong stopped at the platform of Guangzhou South Railway Station. Passengers are taking pictures as a souvenir. China News Service reporter Chen Yushe
On the morning of October 22, 2018, the day before the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, looking eastward from Lovers Road in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, a red sun rose from the eastern Ran Ran, making the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge particularly charming. China News Service reporter Zhang Yushe
On July 1, 2021, the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region held a flag-raising ceremony in Golden Bauhinia Square to celebrate the return of Hong Kong to the motherland and the 24th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The picture shows the flag-raising ceremony on July 1st, when the flag-protecting team entered the stadium for the first time in Chinese style. China News Service reporter Zhang Yushe
On January 3, 2022, the swearing-in ceremony of the seventh Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was held in the conference hall of the Legislative Council Complex. The Chief Executive of the SAR, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, confirmed that the oath of all 90 Legislative Council Members-to-be was valid. The picture shows Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and members singing the national anthem to the national flag and the regional flag. China News Service reporter Li Zhihua photo
On March 14, 2022, at the request of the Hong Kong SAR Government, a total of 75 mainland medical aid teams sent by Guangdong Province arrived in Hong Kong via Shenzhen Bay Port, fully cooperating with the SAR Government to carry out patient treatment and help Hong Kong stabilize the epidemic as soon as possible. The picture shows the medical team members entering Hong Kong. China News Service reporter Li Zhihua photo
On May 8, 2022, Lee Ka Chiu John was elected as the sixth Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The picture shows Lee Ka Chiu John waving after his election. China News Service reporter Zhang Yushe
On June 21, 2022, a tram with a car body to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return passed through the streets of Central. China News Service reporter Zhang Yushe