On July 30, 2009 (June 9, 2009 in the lunar calendar), the Hong Kong General Assembly of the China Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification was established. Guests at the establishment ceremony On July 30, 2009, the Hong Kong Federation of the Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China held its establishment ceremony at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Jia Qinglin, Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and President of the China Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification, sent a congratulatory letter to express warm congratulations on behalf of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the China Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification, and hoped that the Hong Kong General Assembly of the China Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification will extensively contact and unite people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, actively promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, publicize the successful experience of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong, and strive to contribute to the realization of the great cause of peaceful reunification of China. Du Qinglin, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Minister of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, President of the China Overseas Friendship Association, and Executive Vice President of the China Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification, attended the ceremony and delivered a speech. He expressed warm congratulations on the establishment of the Hong Kong General Assembly of the Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China, and fully affirmed the important contributions made by the Hong Kong Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China to promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations over the years. Du Qinglin said that national unity is a value that Chinese people at home and abroad have cherished for generations. The central government has always been committed to promoting the development of cross-Strait relations in a direction conducive to peaceful reunification under the guidance of the policy of "peaceful reunification and one country, two systems". The six-point opinions put forward by President Hu Jintao on promoting the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations have pointed out the direction for creating a new situation in cross-Strait relations at a new historical starting point. Since May last year, with the joint efforts of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, cross-Strait relations have ushered in a historic turning point, made significant positive progress, showing bright prospects for peaceful development, and a new era of cross-Strait exchanges, cooperation and development is coming. Du Qinglin pointed out that the Hong Kong Federation of the China Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification was born in response to the situation and gathered the patriotic feelings of Xiangjiang. Its mission is extremely glorious and its prospects are broader. We hope to carry forward fine traditions, seize historical opportunities, strengthen the integration of forces, and bravely shoulder the important responsibilities of the times. Build bridges and actively promote cross-strait exchanges; work together to resolutely defend the unity and territorial integrity of the motherland; Extensively unite and continuously strengthen the forces against "independence" and promote reunification; love the country and Hong Kong, strive to devote themselves to the great practice of "one country, two systems", and make new and greater contributions to promoting the cause of peaceful reunification of the motherland. Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Peng Qinghua, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central Government in Hong Kong, also delivered speeches. Dong Chee-hwa, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Yang Chonghui, Deputy Secretary-General of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Chen Yunlin, President of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, You Lantian, Deputy Director of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, and Sun Yafu, Deputy Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, attended the establishment ceremony. Gao Jingde, president of the Hong Kong General Assembly of the China Association for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification, said in his speech that the General Assembly will focus on three aspects of work in the future: First, actively contact people from all walks of life in Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas and relevant groups to form a force to promote peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait; Second, promote exchanges and exchanges between Hong Kong and Taiwan in non-governmental economic and trade, culture, education, science and technology, media, sports, tourism, etc., and enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the people of Hong Kong and Taiwan; The third is to do something practical and good in response to relevant issues in cross-Strait peaceful development. More than 1400 people from all walks of life from the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan attended the establishment ceremony. Comments: The great cause of reunification of China requires the joint efforts of more Hong Kong friends and overseas friends with China to support the reunification of the motherland.