Hong Kong holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 75th founding anniversary of PRC

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Hong Kong holds flag-raising ceremony to mark 75th founding anniversary of PRC

2024-10-01 08:58 Last Updated At：15:17

The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) held a flag-raising ceremony and a reception on Tuesday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

China's national flag and the HKSAR flag were hoisted and the national anthem was played at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong on Tuesday morning, followed by a fly-past and a sea parade at Victoria Harbor by the disciplined services.

Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Leung Chun-ying, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee, officials of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR and personages from various sectors of Hong Kong attended the ceremony.

After the ceremony, the attendees headed for the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center to join the National Day reception.

The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the national security office of the central government in the HKSAR, the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR and the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) also held national flag-raising ceremonies, respectively, on Tuesday morning.

Yiwu cross‑border trade gains speed this spring

A surge in global demand has set Yiwu's manufacturing and logistics chain running at full speed this spring, with factories and shippers all working overtime to meet orders bound for markets worldwide.

Many manufacturers in Yiwu, an eastern Chinese city known as "the world’s supermarket," reported a steady rise in orders in the first quarter of 2026.

Among them are sports goods makers racing to deliver ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.

"In the first two months alone, we sent about four containers of goods. Orders have gradually come in from South America and Africa, and the current orders can keep our production running through May," said Wu Xiaoming, general manager of a sports firm in Yiwu.

At Yiwu's bonded zone, customs brokers swiftly checked documents to ensure exports reach global markets fast.

"Today's shipments mainly are kitchenware, tableware and small home appliances. They are mainly bound for Germany and Spain," said Fu Jianying, a customs broker.

Yiwu has now linked 26 international rail freight routes, building a logistics network that covers more than 160 cities in about 50 countries. With smooth transport, creative design and strong manufacturing capacity, the city's cross-border trade is accelerating, underscoring its role as a hub of global small commodities.