Ding Xuexiang meets with Hong Kong and Macao youth flag-raising delegations

Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with representatives of the Hong Kong and Macao Youth Flag Raising Teams in Beijing. The delegation, consisting of nearly 1,300 students and teachers, participated in the ‘Salute the National Flag’ activity, which included observing flag-raising ceremonies at Tiananmen Square and studying historical culture and technological innovation.

During the meeting, Ding conveyed greetings from President Xi Jinping and emphasized that the development of Hong Kong and Macao is closely tied to the development of the nation. He encouraged the youth to understand, protect, and honor the national flag, urging them to become builders and successors of the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ principle.

Officials from both Hong Kong and Macao expressed gratitude for the central government's support. Macao's Edmund Ho emphasized the importance of patriotic education in strengthening national identity, while Hong Kong's Secretary for Home Affairs, Youth and Sports, Mak Mei-kuen noted that such activities help integrate personal aspirations with national development goals.