Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor delivered a Lunar New Year message on Jan 31 in Hong Kong. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

HONG KONG - Hong Kong is set to usher in a brighter future in the coming Year of the Tiger, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said Monday.

In her Lunar New Year message,  Lam said Hong Kong has maintained stability overall as a result of hard work and the support of the central government amid the challenges brought about by the pandemic.

The tiger is a symbol of quick response, great bravery and strong vitality . These attributes vividly describe the spirit of Hong Kong people, who always make the best of their opportunities and rise to the challenges that come their way,

Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, Chief Executive

“Leaping into the Year of the Tiger, Hong Kong is set to usher in a brighter future,” Lam said. 

With the backing of the central government and the efforts of the whole community, Hong Kong has not only stayed true to its aspirations in the implementation of ‘one country, two systems’ and returned to the right track of "one country, two systems", but has also been fighting the pandemic, boosting the economy and enhancing people's livelihoods, she said.

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She added that Hong Kong has been actively integrating into the country's overall development, capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the National 14th Five-Year Plan.

“The tiger is a symbol of quick response, great bravery and strong vitality . These attributes vividly describe the spirit of Hong Kong people, who always make the best of their opportunities and rise to the challenges that come their way,” Lam said.

Lunar New Year message from Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor

“Such a spirit will not only help us get through the epidemic, but will also take Hong Kong into a new era of prosperity as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland,” she said.

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“I wish all Hong Kong citizens a healthy, harmonious and auspicious Year of the Tiger!” Lam added.