105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party｜Hong Kong government officials and political figures respond to Xi Jinping's important speech. John Lee: Must strengthen awareness of potential dangers.

At a grand gathering in Beijing to celebrate the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping delivered an important speech, emphasizing the need to enhance the effectiveness of law-based governance in Hong Kong and Macao. This requirement was also proposed in the outline of the national 15th Five-Year Plan. In Hong Kong, government officials and political figures have responded accordingly.

●Hong Kong SAR Government

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu: On the new journey, we must strengthen our awareness of potential dangers, adhere to bottom-line thinking, coordinate development and security, continuously improve governance efficiency, develop the economy, and improve people's livelihoods. We must seize Hong Kong's unique advantages under "one country, two systems," backed by the motherland and connected to the world, to better integrate into and serve the national development strategy.

Secretary for Administration and Safety Eric Chan Kwok-ki: Understanding the ruling status of the Communist Party of China, its purpose, and its role in the country and the nation is a compulsory course for Hong Kong citizens. In the coming months, we will use exhibitions, lectures, and other formats to introduce the glorious history and achievements of the Communist Party to communities and schools in depth.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po: Recent business trips to Europe and mainland provinces and cities have once again deeply impressed me with Hong Kong's unique international advantages and functions under "one country, two systems." Hong Kong can further promote efficient connections between Chinese products, services, and opportunities and international capital and needs, helping to facilitate more mutually beneficial cooperation.

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok: We should carry a sense of mission, take on the responsibilities that Hong Kong people should bear on the historical journey, and make good use of the unique institutional advantages enjoyed under "one country, two systems," including a sound rule of law based on the common law system, to assist and cooperate with the country in achieving its goals.

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui Ching-yu: With the country as our backing, even if the road is arduous, Hong Kong still has full confidence to continuously consolidate its strengths and steadily meet challenges.

Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung: We must seriously study the spirit of the speech and implement it in every task, transforming the learning outcomes into practical actions to advance the steady and enduring implementation of "one country, two systems" and promote Hong Kong's long-term development.

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan: Proactively align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan to achieve the goal of comprehensive green transformation; accelerate the green transformation of energy and industries, and promote net-zero power generation, waste-to-energy, and waste reduction and recycling.

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau: The Health Bureau will leverage the advantage of "backed by the motherland, connected to the world," actively identify, respond to, and drive changes, develop Hong Kong into an international medical innovation hub, and reform the drug and device approval system.

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho: In the short term, we will submit a dedicated Northern Metropolis bill to the Legislative Council to expedite construction projects there and facilitate business operations.

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong: Continue to uphold the mission of building an international innovation and technology hub, proactively integrate into and serve the national development strategy, and continue to promote measures to empower economic development with technology.

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin: Hope Hong Kong can leverage the massive public housing construction volume to drive the development and application of construction technology and harness Hong Kong's strengths.

Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung Ho Poi-yan: The speech repeatedly emphasized the importance of a people-centered approach, which provides strong guidance for the future work direction of the civil service team.

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han: Promote policies with an unconventional mindset to enable citizens to live better lives and the elderly to receive better care, while striving to establish Hong Kong as a hub for international high-end talent.

Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin: Will continue to strengthen patriotic education, organize various teacher training activities, and add more "red resource" themed itineraries in mainland exchange activities.

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan: Hong Kong International Airport connects to about 220 destinations worldwide. The team will continue to actively expand the service network, especially in regions along the Belt and Road, to open up the "Air Silk Road" for the country.

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui: The government is fully promoting the mega-event economy. Since the Kai Tak Sports Park opened a year ago, ticket sales have ranked first in Asia and third globally. A series of major events have been held in Hong Kong, attracting tourists to return repeatedly, driving a continuous increase in visitor arrivals for four consecutive years, and converting this into tangible economic gains.

Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Hsieh Siu-wah: The first five-year plan will focus on leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantages under "one country, two systems" and proactively aligning with the enormous opportunities brought by the national 15th Five-Year Plan to Hong Kong.

●Legislative Council President of the Legislative Council Starry Lee Wai-king: We must uphold and improve executive-led governance, achieving "support the government without overstepping, supervise the government without overstepping." Continue to engage communities both online and offline, keep a firm pulse on public sentiment, and practice the people-centered philosophy.

●Political Circles Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying: The important speech is profound in content. Hong Kong society must join the people nationwide in comprehensively and deeply studying it, especially the requirements General Secretary Xi proposed for the new journey.

Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Tien Chin-tung: General Secretary Xi Jinping mentioned that "promoting the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao is an inherent requirement of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," which fully reflects the central government's support for Hong Kong.

●Political Groups DAB (Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong): Will guide citizens to consciously support central decisions and the SAR government's administration, reduce internal friction, build consensus, and convert it into developmental momentum.

BPA (Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong): The Hong Kong SAR government should deepen youth policies and actively address the difficulties facing local youth in academics, employment, entrepreneurship, and homeownership.