Chief Executive John Lee and principal officials of the sixth-term Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government were sworn in at the inaugural ceremony on July 1, attended by President Xi Jinping and about 1,300 guests.

The Chief Executive highlighted that the principle of “One Country, Two Systems” is the institutional safeguard of Hong Kong and the cornerstone of maintaining Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability. He will strive to comprehensively and accurately implement the principles of "One Country, Two Systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy, to safeguard the constitutional order of the HKSAR. The government will also work to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness and develop the economy.

Apart from strengthening its established sectors and reinforcing the city’s status as an international financial, transportation and trading center, the government will also strive to fully develop a range of emerging industries under the National 14th Five-Year Plan, including an international innovation and technology hub; an East meets West center for international cultural exchange, and new developments to tackle social issues such as land and housing. 

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of HKSAR, a series of events has been held across the city, as well as overseas. Visit the official website for the latest information and the upcoming celebration events.