On this year’s National Security Education Day, Director Xia Baolong underscored a core truth anchored in President Xi Jinping’s guidance: development and security are two wings of one body, dialectically united and interdependent.
This principle is not abstract. It is the bedrock principle guiding Hong Kong’s evolution from chaos to stability, and its path to lasting prosperity. As the recent white paper on national security in Hong Kong reiterates, security is not a static achievement but a dynamic, constant endeavor. Risks are ever-present, and maintaining stability requires unwavering vigilance and a steadfast commitment to upholding our bottom line.
Today, we can witness a secure environment that brings Hong Kong our competitive edge. And that is exactly how we can attract global capital, nurture international talent, and maintain our status as a premier global financial hub.
Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan, this security imperative will be central to unlocking Hong Kong’s next phase of growth. We must proactively align with national strategies, deepen integration into the Greater Bay Area, and drive high-quality development across our economy and society.
Securing Hong Kong’s journey from stability to prosperity is not the role of government alone. It is a shared mission for every member of our community. As we embark on this new five-year journey, I call on us all to contribute our collective strength, to build a Hong Kong that is not just safe, but thriving and resilient for generations to come.