He also pointed out that a significant proportion of Hong Kong's port activity involves cargo to and from the Chinese mainland, underlining the city's economic synergy with national progress.

　　Sze said the future of Hong Kong lies in resonating with the country's advancement, urging the city to carry on the Lion Rock Spirit — referring to Hong Kong people's can-do attitude — facing up to challenges and leveraging its strengths to better serve the country's needs.

　　Ho Ion-sang, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attends a group interview ahead of the closing meeting of the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 10, 2025. [Photo by Wang Jing/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　Ho Ion-sang, a CPPCC National Committee member from Macao, recalled that city's profound social and economic changes over the past 25 years under the “one country, two systems“ principle.

　　Ho mentioned the progress of the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, a national initiative put forward by the central authorities to enhance collaboration between Guangdong and Macao, saying it provides not only diversified industrial opportunities for the special administrative region, but also various facilities designed to improve the lives and employment opportunities of Macao residents.

　　The Macao New Neighbourhood project, a complex in Hengqin that has integrated residential, commercial and public service functions following Macao standards, has been warmly welcomed by Macao residents who work or live in the mainland, said Ho.