Hong Kong’s Big Plans: Keeping It Safe and Strong! 💪
Hey there! Do you know about Hong Kong? It’s a super cool city that’s always buzzing with energy. Recently, John Lee, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, shared some exciting news!
Keeping Hong Kong Safe 🛡️
John Lee wants to make sure that Hong Kong stays a safe place for everyone. He talked about a special law called the National Security Law. This law helps protect Hong Kong from things like:
- Secession: When someone tries to break away from the country.
- Subversion: When someone tries to overthrow the government.
- Terrorist Activities: Bad actions that scare people.
- Collusion with foreign forces: Working with other countries to harm Hong Kong.
Since this law was put in place on June 30, 2020, Hong Kong has become even safer and more stable! 😊
Hong Kong’s Amazing Achievements 🌟
Guess what? Hong Kong is doing awesome in many ways:
- It’s one of the freest economies in the world! That means people can do lots of business and have cool jobs.
- It ranks third globally as an international financial center. That’s like being one of the top places where money is managed and grown! 💰
- Hong Kong has re-entered the global top ten in talent competitiveness. So, lots of smart people are here! 🧠
- There are five universities in Hong Kong that are among the world’s top 100! That’s more than any other city in the world! 🎓
Looking to the Future 🚀
John Lee believes that keeping Hong Kong safe is super important for its future. He encourages everyone to work together to make Hong Kong even better. That means more opportunities, more fun, and more awesome things for kids like you! 🙌
Why It Matters to You 🌍
Even if you’re not in Hong Kong, it’s cool to learn about how cities keep themselves safe and strong. Maybe one day, you’ll visit Hong Kong or even help make your own community better! 😊
Fun Fact! 💡
Did you know that Hong Kong means “Fragrant Harbour” in Chinese? It’s famous for its beautiful skyline and amazing food! 🏙️🍜
Reference(s):
John Lee urges boosting national security, leveraging HK's strengths
cgtn.com
