Liaison Office vows to fully support Hong Kong in uniting all social forces
Medical staff inspect the temporary air membrane laboratory known as “Huo-Yan Laboratory” at the Ma On Shan Sports Centre. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)
President Xi Jinping’s instructions on Hong Kong’s anti-pandemic work offered guidance and injected new momentum into the city’s efforts to contain the virus, the central government’s Liaison Office in Hong Kong said on Wednesday.
The office vowed to fully support the special administrative region government’s efforts to win the fight, which the city plans to do by leveraging the nation’s support and uniting various social sectors.
I will continue to lead the HKSAR government, leveraging the support of the central authorities with unwavering determination and uniting all sectors of the community, to make every effort to fight the pandemic as the top priority.
Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR says in response
Recently, Xi expressed great concern about the city’s raging outbreak and instructed the Hong Kong government to make pandemic control its top priority and take all necessary measures to overcome the virus.
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In response to the remarks, the Liaison Office said the central government has firmly supported the special administrative region in its fight against COVID-19 in the two years since the pandemic emerged.
Amid the raging fifth wave of infections, Xi’s remarks again demonstrate the nation’s concern for Hong Kong and give the city clear guidance on how to stabilize the situation, the office said.
The State leader’s sincere care has inspired various sectors of Hong Kong society, the office said, citing positive responses from government officials, lawmakers, political parties, and social groups.
With the nation’s support, Hong Kong society has received a strong impetus to unite as one to combat the virus, the office said.
The office stressed that at this critical moment, pandemic control must be the overriding priority, and confidence, solidarity, and action are the keys to win the battle.
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To reach the goal, the office will fully support the Hong Kong government’s efforts to rein in the situation, help unite social forces, and facilitate the coordination among the authorities of the central government, Guangdong province, and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Highlights of Xi’s message:
• The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government should assume the main responsibility to stabilize the pandemic situation as the overriding mission.
• It should also mobilize all available manpower and resources and adopt all necessary measures to safeguard the lives and health of Hong Kong people and the stability of society.
• Related departments of the central government and local governments (on the mainland) must fully support and assist Hong Kong’s anti-pandemic efforts.
