Hong Kong Marks 29th Anniversary of Return to Chinese Sovereignty
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- Hong Kong celebrates the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty with a flag-raising ceremony, a speech by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, and free public amenities.
- The day also marks the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China.
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Why It Matters
Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty occurred on July 1, 1997. This year marks the 29th anniversary of that event.
Hong Kong is marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty this Wednesday, with businesses and authorities rolling out a range of promotions for the big day.
A flag-raising ceremony at Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square kick-started the celebrations, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, other top officials and prominent figures to attend.
After the ceremony, the city leader gave his annual handover speech at a reception held at the nearby Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
He set out his priorities for his fifth year in office, as the city also hosted a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.
Residents can also enjoy free tram rides and admission to sports facilities managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Follow the South China Morning Post’s live coverage on the day’s happenings.
Reporting by Leopold Chen, Matthew Cheng, Kate Chan, Theodora Yu, Benjamin Fuller, Kristen Cheung and Jeffie Lam
Open Questions
- What specific priorities did John Lee outline in his speech?
- What is the expected economic impact of the promotions?
