Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday made an address at the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum was open to the public on Sunday. About 80 percent of the around 140,000 tickets for the first four weeks of the opening exhibitions have already been sold by July 2. More than 11,500 free tickets were also fully booked.

Hong Kong Palace Museum, which opened to the public on Sunday, has ignited the city's passion and pride for the nation's rich civilization and 5,000-year history, as many of the visitors called the exhibition unforgettable and "worth a second visit".

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was open to the public on Sunday.

President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed confidence in Hong Kong's take-off toward "a splendid feat" with the solid implementation of "one country, two systems."

John Lee was sworn in here on Friday as the sixth-term chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

President Xi Jinping met with newly inaugurated Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee on Friday morning, expressing full support for the chief executive and confidence in Hong Kong's future.

A meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was held on Friday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan wave to the welcoming crowd upon their arrival in Hong Kong, south China, June 30, 2022.

President Xi Jinping said on Friday he hopes Hong Kong will keep strengthening the momentum of development.

Xi Jinping started to deliver an important speech at a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Xi Jinping Friday morning administered oath of office to principal officials of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Xi Jinping on Friday morning administered oath of office to the sixth-term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee.

Trade between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Chinese mainland has surged more than sixfold since the region's return to the motherland 25 years ago, official data showed.

Since its return to the motherland 25 years ago, Hong Kong has undergone robust growth entwined with national development, and integration continues to deepen, a boon for the city as it seeks to play a bigger role on the international stage.

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed the significance of "one country, two systems" in ensuring the long-term prosperity and stability of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the well-being of its residents as he embarked on a two-day trip to the SAR on Thursday.

President says she made important contributions in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty, security, development interests

Xi made the remarks during an inspection tour of the Hong Kong Science Park, accompanied by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam.

President Xi Jinping met here Thursday with Leung Chun-ying, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

President Xi Jinping met here Thursday with Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), saying the central authorities fully acknowledge the work of Ho and the Macao SAR government.

President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam here on Thursday, saying the central authorities fully acknowledge her work during her five-year tenure as the chief executive.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Hong Kong compatriots and extended his best wishes on the occasion marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong by train on Thursday afternoon.

The Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), the third cooperatively-run higher education institution between the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Light installations are illuminated to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland at the Victoria Harbor, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, June 29, 2022.

Guangdong province's foreign trade volume with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region grew at an average year-on-year 6.1 percent rate over the previous 25 years, playing a role in helping maintain the SAR's stability and prosperity.

Fruitful results were achieved since the National Security Law for Hong Kong was enforced in 2020, but the city still needs to be vigilant about national security risks, said Hong Kong Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung.

A few days before the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, two permanent community COVID-19 isolation treatment facilities, constructed by State-owned enterprises, were fully delivered.

China’s Ministry of Education has approved the official establishment of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou), the third cooperative university between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the ministry announced Wednesday.

A 3D art painting, standing 30 meters in length and 10 meters in height, lights up at Victoria Harbor in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, June 28, 2022.

Sightseeing buses and taxis hanging the Chinese national flags and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flags participate in a parade to mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, June 28, 2022.

Trading of ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, on the Chinese mainland-Hong Kong Stock Connect will be launched July 4, regulators said in a joint statement Tuesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend a meeting on Friday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the return to the motherland of Hong Kong, whose development Xi says has always been in his heart.

China's national flags and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flags are hung above a street in Hong Kong, June 27, 2022. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Fishing vessels flying China's national flag and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) moor at a port to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, Hong Kong, June 26, 2022.

As the city prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland, soldiers from the People's Liberation Army are winning hearts and minds.

President Xi Jinping will attend a meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

With the solid support of the motherland, Hong Kong has defused risks, weathered challenges and maintained prosperity and stability over the past 25 years, demonstrating that the "one country, two systems" principle has stood the test of practice and time.

A total of 914 cultural relics from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing are to be on display in the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

Lanterns are hung above an overbridge in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, June 23, 2022. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Hong Kong people have a new option to mark the anniversary of the city's return－a celebratory film themed around ordinary people chasing their dreams over the past quarter-century. The film's screening citywide was on Thursday.

Since its return to the motherland in 1997, Hong Kong has made significant progress in the fields of politics, economy, livelihood, society and culture.

The opening ceremony of the exhibition "Art@Harbor" was held at the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) on Wednesday.

Shenzhen Customs on Wednesday said it has inspected 630 thousand tons of vegetables destined for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on average annually in the past 25 years since 1997.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Hong Kong Palace Museum, a milestone cross-boundary cultural collaboration and must-see tourist attraction, is poised to play a greater role in exerting the charm of Chinese culture to the four corners of the globe.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM), located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), held its opening ceremony on Wednesday.

The practice of the "one country, two systems" principle in Hong Kong over the past 25 years has proved to be successful, scientific, feasible and viable, said Leung Chun-ying, former chief executive of the special administrative region.

Photo taken on June 22, 2022 shows flower displays set up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Chinese enterprises in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have promoted local socio-economic development, improved people's livelihood and made great contributions to the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong under "one country, two systems."

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

A new cultural and education recreation center that offers all-around support for teachers and students opened in Hong Kong on Tuesday to mark the 25th anniversary of the city's return to the motherland.

John Lee Ka-chiu, incoming chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, has pledged to make the utmost efforts in the coming five years of his term to build a caring and inclusive Hong Kong.

A light show is staged at the Victoria Harbor to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR), June 20, 2022.

A celebratory poster is seen in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, June 20, 2022. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor said she is more optimistic about the future of Hong Kong because it has been brought back to the right track of the principle of "one country, two systems".

Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said Hong Kong has returned to the right track of "one country, two systems" and its future is very promising.

Stories of Lion Rock Spirit will be telecast starting Monday as part of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the special administrative region's return to the motherland.

A celebratory poster is seen at the seaside in Hong Kong, south China, June 19, 2022. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

The Hong Kong Post will issue special stamps and other philatelic products about the Hong Kong Palace Museum to celebrate its opening on July 2.

The event is held by Hong Kong Island Women's Association on Wednesday as part of celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

The Hong Kong government's restructuring plan was passed by lawmakers on Wednesday, and it will now see the current 13 bureaus expanded to 15, and the introduction of three deputy secretaries at the senior level.

Posters celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland are seen in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, June, 15, 2022.

John Lee on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the resolution on the proposed reorganization of the government structure for the sixth-term HKSAR government by the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo).

Ticket sales for the Hong Kong Palace Museum kicked off on Tuesday, roughly two weeks before the venue is set to open.

A ceremony marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of Ta Kung Pao is held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, June 12, 2022.

President Xi Jinping has praised Ta Kung Pao for its role in serving the country and maintaining prosperity and stability in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, urging it to write a new chapter for national rejuvenation in the new era.

The letter sent by Xi Jinping to Ta Kung Pao shows his deep care for the newspaper and all members of its parent media group, his tremendous encouragement for all Hong Kong media that love the country and love Hong Kong.

The Palace Museum in Beijing announced on Tuesday that seven exhibitions with more than 900 precious cultural relics from the collection of the museum will be on display in the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

A total of 914 relics will be put on display, the largest loan by the Palace Museum to another institution since its establishment in 1925.

The Palace Museum in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, will co-launch a set of opening exhibitions with the Hong Kong Palace Museum.

A total of 100 miniature art works were displayed at the exhibition, the largest ever miniature art exhibition in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum received 946 pieces of ancient Chinese gold and silver artifacts donated by the Mengdiexuan Collection. The donation ceremony was held at Government House of Hong Kong on Tuesday.

President Xi Jinping met with John Lee, the newly appointed sixth-term chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Monday in Beijing.

Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland will resume as the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong has been on a downward trend.

Located in the west Kowloon cultural district, the construction is almost completed and expected to open this summer.