On the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Heung Yee Kuk, New Territories, Hong Kong, Li Ka-chiu sent a message to support the development of Beidu

China News Service, Hong Kong, October 23rd. Hong Kong’s New Territories Heung Yee Kuk (heung Yee Kuk) held a dinner on the 23rd to celebrate its 100th anniversary. In his speech at the event, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Lee Ka-chiu expressed his hope that Heung Yee Kuk will continue to serve as a bridge of public opinion in the future development of the northern metropolitan area (Pakto), promote urban-rural integration, and unite villagers to support the development of Pakdu.

The Heung Yee Kuk was established in 1926. It is a statutory advisory organization on affairs in the New Territories. It has 27 rural committees under its jurisdiction, including 709 villages and 2 market towns.

Li Ka-chiu said that Heung Yee Kuk has always adhered to the purpose of "patriotism, love for Hong Kong and love for hometown", connecting with fellow villagers, serving the society, acting as an important communication bridge between the SAR government and residents of the New Territories, demonstrating its deep friendship for the country, Hong Kong and the hometown, and making positive contributions to the development of the New Territories and the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong.

On October 23, the Heung Yee Kuk, New Territories, Hong Kong held a 100th anniversary dinner. The picture shows the guests taking a group photo. (Photo courtesy of the Information Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government)

Li Jiachao pointed out that Hong Kong’s first five-year plan proposed accelerating the construction of the northern capital. He hopes that Heung Yee Kuk will play three roles in the development of Beidu: first, continue to be a bridge between policy interpretation and public opinion communication; second, continue to promote urban-rural integration and inherit rural traditional culture; third, continue to unite villagers and communities, and fully support the SAR government in promoting the development of Beidu.

Lee Ka-chiu expressed his belief that the Heung Yee Kuk and the SAR government will work together to transform Beidu, a major opportunity for Hong Kong's future development, into a real sense of gain and happiness for New Territories residents and even all Hong Kong citizens, and contribute to building a more prosperous, more livable and more dynamic Hong Kong.