Policy Address

Chapter II    Steadfastly and Successfully Implement "One Country, Two Systems" and Strengthen Our Governance Systems

(A) Resolutely Implement the "One Country, Two Systems" Principle

"One Country, Two Systems" Remains Unchanged

10. As President Xi Jinping pointed out, "One Country, Two Systems" possesses its distinctive institutional strengths and strong vitality, is a good system that sustains the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao. It is a good system that facilitates endeavours to build China into a great country and achieve national rejuvenation, and it is a good system for ensuring peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit between different social systems. So we must stay committed to this cause.

11. We will continue to fully, faithfully and resolutely implement "One Country, Two Systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy. "One Country, Two Systems" is the best institutional arrangement for maintaining Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability. The more firmly the "One Country" principle is upheld, the greater the strength the "Two Systems" will be unleashed.

12. Being a global metropolis, Hong Kong has remained an open, inclusive, safe and stable city underpinned by the rule of law since our return to the Motherland 28 years ago. With an ever-expanding influence internationally, Hong Kong is rated the world's freest economy, as well as an advanced and business-friendly city. These fully demonstrate the notable institutional strengths and great vitality of "One Country, Two Systems".