2015年CRI Hong Kong Celebrates the National Day on Oct. 1st

 

Taking time to mark National Day in Hong Kong, Chief Executive CY Leung is calling on people in the city to take advantage of the "one country, two-systems" policy to help Hong Kong grow.

CRI's Hong Kong correspondent Li Jing has more.

As part of his annual address on October 1st, Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung says as a part of China, Hong Kong is presented with a host of opportunities as the whole of China continues to grow.

He says all people in Hong Kong need to better-understand their Chinese roots if they hope to succeed in the future.

"In view of the rapid developments of our country, all people in Hong Kong, especially politicians and young people, need to gain a comprehensive understanding of the country's development from different perspectives, both for the good of the country and for their own careers."

CY Leung also says despite the continued opening-up of the mainland, Hong Kong will remain a special place.

"At different stages of national development, Hong Kong has always been able to play its part, making contributions to the country while improving the lives of local people. We should not underestimate ourselves. We have the conditions and capability¹ to continue to leverage² our strengths in the new situation and work together with all the people of China for the progress of the country and of Hong Kong."

The National Day ceremonies in Hong Kong have seen hundreds of people turn out to the flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square.

"This year marks the 66th birthday of our country, as well as the 70th anniversary of the victory of the war against Japanese aggression³. It is very meaningful. So I decided⁴ to take the kids here to show them how great China is."

"I come to watch the flag-raising ceremony every chance I get. I do this because I'm Chinese."

A 23-minute National Day fireworks display is being staged over Victoria Harbor this evening to mark the National Day holiday.

For CRI, this is Li Jing in Hong Kong.

1 capability   

n.能力；才能；(pl)可发展的能力或特性等

参考例句：

• She has the capability to become a very fine actress.她有潜力成为杰出演员。
• Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.组织整个部门是他能力以外的事。

2 leverage   

n.力量，影响；杠杆作用，杠杆的力量

参考例句：

• We'll have to use leverage to move this huge rock.我们不得不借助杠杆之力来移动这块巨石。
• He failed in the project because he could gain no leverage. 因为他没有影响力，他的计划失败了。

3 aggression   

n.进攻，侵略，侵犯，侵害

参考例句：

• So long as we are firmly united, we need fear no aggression.只要我们紧密地团结，就不必惧怕外来侵略。
• Her view is that aggression is part of human nature.她认为攻击性是人类本性的一部份。

4 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。