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Hong Kong to make new achievements on new starting point
By People’s Daily
July 1, 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. Twenty-five years ago today, Hong Kong returned to the embrace of the motherland. This ended past humiliation and marked a major step forward toward the complete reunification of China.
Since the very day of its return, Hong Kong has been re-integrated into China’s national governance system, embarking on a broad road along which it and the mainland draw on each other’s strengths and pursue common development, and starting a new era featuring a high degree of autonomy.
Thanks to the support of the motherland and with an international vision and an innovative spirit, Hong Kong has in the last 25 years continued to develop itself as a modern metropolis. The practice of “One Country, Two Systems” in Hong Kong, like the growth of a seedling, has become strong and robust despite wind and rain and yielded many fruits.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the CPC Central Committee and Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, proceeding with a strategic view and bearing in mind the big picture, have made a series of important remarks and major decisions on the work related to Hong Kong. The practice of “One Country, Two Systems” has gained new experiences and progress.
Under the support of the Central Government and the mainland, as well as the joint efforts of the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the people of Hong Kong, the special administrative region has constantly developed its economy and consolidated its status as an international financial, shipping and trade center. The democratic rights and freedom enjoyed by Hong Kong citizens are better guaranteed, and progress has been made in all aspects of Hong Kong.
When Hong Kong faced an extended period of damaging social unrest, the CPC Central Committee with comrade Xi Jinping at the core has taken a series of major decisions, based on a clear understanding of the situation in the region. These include enhancing the central government’s exercise of overall jurisdiction over the special administrative region in accordance with the Constitution and the Basic Law, and to improving relevant systems and mechanisms for enforcing the Constitution and the Basic Laws. The CPC Central Committee has pushed for the establishment and improvement of the special administrative region’ legal systems and enforcement mechanisms for safeguarding national security, the enactment of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the HKSAR, the refinement of the electoral system of the HKSAR, and the implementation of the principle of patriots governing Hong Kong. The Central Committee supported the special administrative regions in improving the oath-taking system for holders of public office. These measures address both the symptoms and root causes of the unrest, and have restored order to Hong Kong.
Practices have fully proved that “patriots governing Hong Kong” must be followed in order to ensure long-term stability of “One Country, Two Systems.” It is a fundamental principle concerning national sovereignty, security and development interests, as well as the long-term prosperity and stability of the HKSAR.
Only when Hong Kong is governed by patriots, can the Central Government effectively exercise overall jurisdiction over the special administrative region, and the constitutional order established by the Constitution and the Basic Law well protected.
Only when Hong Kong is governed by patriots, can deep-rooted problems be addressed and Hong Kong’s long-term stability ensured.
One who has waded through a muddy road knows the value of a broad path; one who has weathered rains and storms cherishes the warmth of sunshine. The extraordinary experience of Hong Kong in the past 25 years since its return to the motherland fully proves that the implementation of “One Country, Two Systems” is conducive to protecting the fundamental interests of the country, of Hong Kong and of Hong Kong citizens.
General secretary Xi pointed out that despite challenges over the past 25 years, the practice of “One Country, Two Systems” in Hong Kong has been a resounding success.
The CPC Central Committee will keep unswervingly implementing “One Country, Two Systems.” As progresses are made and relevant systems improved, “One Country, Two System” will further release its advantages and achieve greater success.
The destiny of Hong Kong has always been intricately bound with that of the motherland, and the development of the country has always been the foundation for that of Hong Kong.
The motherland, being open and enjoying rapid development, is completely able to offer a strong impetus for Hong Kong to expand advantages, broaden development space and tackle challenges.
In particular, the country’s efforts to build a new development paradigm, advance Belt and Road cooperation, deepen the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and implement the 14th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development and Long-Range Objectives through the Year 2035, are creating new important opportunities for the development of Hong Kong.
Embarking on a new journey, the Central Government will further improve the policies and systems that support Hong Kong to pursue complementary advantages and coordinated development with the mainland, promote institutional innovation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, give play to the unique role of Hong Kong in the Belt and Road construction, improve the policies and measures facilitating Hong Kong citizens’ study, employment, entrepreneurship, and life in the mainland, and optimize cooperation mechanisms between Hong Kong and the mainland in various aspects.
Facts will keep proving that as long as Hong Kong stays committed to the basis of “One Country” and well leverages the benefits of “Two Systems,” and find its position in national development, it can surely foster new advantages, play new roles, achieve new development, and benefit its citizens with development outcomes.
For Hong Kong, “One Country, Two Systems” is its biggest advantage, and the reform and opening up its largest platform. In the reform and opening up in the new era, Hong Kong enjoys a special status and unique advantages, and will play an irreplaceable role. Such status and role will become only more important.
Today, Hong Kong has returned to the right track of development. Hong Kong citizens need stability and security. Being at a crucial stage of advancing toward prosperity, the special administrative region will further give play to its advantages in its market-oriented, international and law-based environment, talents, cultural diversity, infrastructure and business environment.
Hong Kong compatriots completely have the capability and wisdom to manage, construct and develop Hong Kong well, and will play an important role in national development and even on the world stage at large.
They will keep joining the country’s reform and opening up with patriotism and pioneering spirit, and definitely achieve better personal development as Hong Kong integrates into the national development.
After a 25-year journey that witnessed ups and downs and achieved fruitful results, Hong Kong has come to a new starting point today.
General secretaryXi stressed that the central authorities’ resolve to fully and faithfully implement the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” has never wavered, still less will it change.
Today’s Hong Kong enjoys a foundation more stable than in any other period of history. It can better protect national sovereignty, security and development interests, and better maintain its long-term stability and prosperity.
At present, China has embarked on a new journey to build itself into a modern socialist nation in all respects and achieve the Second Centenary Goal. Hong Kong will definitely see a brilliant future as China pursues its great rejuvenation.
We believe that Hong Kong compatriots will carry forward the glorious tradition of patriotism, forge ahead with the people of all ethnic groups across the country and open up new prospects of “One Country, Two Systems.” Hong Kong will make new achievements on the new starting point and contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
By Emmanuel Kuza
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Abuga Ovie, has described the name Ombugadu as a political brand, saying the popularity and wide acceptance of the name have made David Emmanuel Ombugadu a major force in the state’s political landscape.
Ovie, who stated this in an interview on Tuesday, said what started as opposition from some of Ombugadu’s biological brothers and people he described as fathers and uncles who betrayed him for personal political interests had now assumed a wider dimension, with political parties allegedly joining the battle against him.
According to him, the latest development was an attempt to undermine the political value of the Ombugadu name by presenting another person with the same surname, describing it as an indication of how far some political actors were prepared to go to weaken the PDP governorship candidate.
“Ombugadu is a brand, not a title. The people are not fools. They know their own. You cannot simply bring another person bearing the same name and expect the people to forget the political identity that Ombugadu has built over the years,” he said.
He further alleged that a former governor was working to introduce a political associate who had served as Accountant-General of Nasarawa State into the political equation, with the alleged objective of destabilising the PDP and weakening its chances by ensuring that the party fields a less competitive candidate in 2027.
“The plan, as we understand it, is to destabilise the PDP and make sure the party presents a weak candidate, thereby creating an advantage for the former governor’s preferred candidate. But all those efforts have proved abortive because the national leadership of the PDP stood its ground and refused to lose its best bet for the 2027 governorship election,” Ovie said.
The PDP chieftain said the resolve of the national leadership to retain Ombugadu had demonstrated the confidence the party had in his capacity to win the governorship election, despite what he described as attempts by some political actors to frustrate his ambition.
Ovie urged political parties and their leaders to resolve their internal differences instead of concentrating their efforts on Ombugadu, whom he compared to David in the Bible, saying he remained focused despite betrayal and opposition from those close to him.
“Ombugadu is like David in the Bible. Even when his brothers forsook him, he remained focused. Today, despite the people who have betrayed him, he remains focused and has a blueprint that can rescue Nasarawa State,” he said.
He said political parties should concentrate on presenting their programmes and convincing voters about how they intend to address the challenges confronting the state rather than expending their energy on attempts to stop Ombugadu.
“Political parties should fix their problems instead of wasting their strength fighting Ombugadu. Let everybody bring their blueprint before the people and explain what they intend to do for Nasarawa State,” he said.
Ovie maintained that the 2027 election should be about ideas, competence and the future of Nasarawa State, rather than attempts to manipulate political structures or undermine individuals perceived to enjoy strong grassroots support.
He urged the people of the state, particularly the Eggon community, to remain politically vigilant and resist what he described as efforts to make them settle for less, insisting that voters would ultimately determine who enjoys their confidence at the polls.
Reduce repeated references to Ombugadu
By Israel Adamu, Jos
Two hundred widows from communities across Langtang North Central State Constituency of Plateau State have benefited from an empowerment outreach organised by Gimbiya Gani Nandir Lar under the Jagoran Talakawa movement.
The outreach, held at Pilgani in Langtang North Local Government Area, was aimed at supporting vulnerable women and drawing attention to the challenges faced by widows, particularly those struggling to provide food, pay school fees and meet other basic needs for their families.
The organiser, Nandir Lar, who is the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Langtang North Central State Constituency, said the gesture was motivated by compassion and concern for vulnerable members of the society.
She stressed that the outreach was not a political programme but an expression of love and support for humanity.
Nandir Lar said: “The plight of widows may not always make headlines, but their struggles are real, painful and deserving of our collective attention.
“This is simply an expression of compassion and love for humanity. It is not a political programme.
“Our constituency is home to people with diverse needs, including mothers, widows and young people who are seeking opportunities to improve their lives.”
Former Provost of the Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Amos Chirfat, commended the initiative, saying it had brought smiles to the faces of vulnerable women in the constituency.
Minority Leader of the Langtang North Legislative Council, Dirya Sheni, also commended Nandir Lar for supporting widows and other vulnerable members of the community.
At the end of the outreach, each of the 200 beneficiaries received a 10-kilogramme bag of corn flour, seasoning and N10,000 cash
By Francis Wilfred
The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML), and the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) have expressed commitment to ensure a full compliance with the Anti Money Laundering/Counter Finance on Terrorism/Counter Proliferation Financing, (AML/CFT/CPF) laws within the Nigeria’s real estate sector.
They made the resolve during a stakeholders’ engagement held on Thursday, September 10, 2026
The engagement focused on Mutual Evaluation readiness, risk-based supervision, beneficial ownership transparency, customer due diligence, internal controls and stronger collaboration between SCUML and the real estate sector.
Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Ibinabo Amachree, speaking on behalf of SCUML highlighted the strategic role of real estate operators in protecting the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system, particularly given the sector’s vulnerability to money laundering and other financial crime risks.
Amachree encouraged REDAN members to move beyond registration to ensure that compliance is embedded in their day-to-day operations. He mentioned the areas to include: understanding institutional risks, knowing customers and beneficial owners, identifying politically exposed persons, conducting appropriate sanctions screening, maintaining effective internal controls and meeting applicable reporting obligations
He, therefore, reaffirmed readiness to working closely with REDAN and other stakeholders to improve compliance, build capacity and promote a stronger culture of accountability across the real estate sector
“The message is clear: effective compliance is not just about meeting regulatory requirements; it is about protecting businesses, strengthening the real estate sector and safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system”, she said.
In his remarks, the Chairman of REDAN, Lagos state, Mr Tony Kolawole pledged readiness to partner with SCUML in ensuring compliance with AML/CFT/CPF in the real estate sector to uphold financial integrity.
The engagement also provided an opportunity for REDAN members to share practical regulatory and operational challenges affecting the sector, reinforcing the importance of continuous dialogue between regulators and industry stakeholders.
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