On this day, 31 years ago, on February 28, 1994 (January 19, 1994 in the lunar calendar), Walvis Bay returned to Namibia. Midnight on February 28, 1994 was another exciting moment for the Namibian people since independence in 1990. On this day, the Namibian flag was slowly raised in Walvis Bay, while the South African flag, which had been flying for 84 years, was lowered. This historical scene tells people that Walvis Bay, a Namibian territory formerly occupied by South African colonialists, and 12 other small islands, have finally returned to the embrace of the motherland. The Namibian people have completed their sacred mission of safeguarding territorial unity and integrity. Walvis Harbor and its ports were historically part of Namibia. It is located in the middle of the coast of Namibia, facing the South Atlantic. The bay and surrounding islands have a total area of about 1100 square kilometers. Walvis Harbor is Namibia's only deep-water port. It has an important economic and strategic position and has always been coveted by colonists. In 1878, Walvis Bay was occupied by troops from the British Governor of the Cape Colony in South Africa. After Namibia became a German colony in 1890, Walvis Bay remained under the jurisdiction of the Governor of the Cape Colony and became an "enclave" of the Cape Colony in Namibia. After the establishment of the South African Federation in 1910, this "enclave" was transferred to South Africa and became part of the Cape of Good Hope Province in South Africa. When the South African authorities sent troops to occupy Namibia in 1915, economic ties between Walvis Bay and other parts of Namibia have become increasingly strong, and residents have maintained close exchanges. On August 31, 1977, the South African authorities suddenly announced that Walvis Bay was not part of Namibia's territory and would be directly affiliated to South Africa from September 1. This action was strongly opposed by the people of Namibia and the people of the world. The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 432 in August 1978, ruling that Walvis Bay belongs to Namibia. But by the time of Namibia's independence in 1990, the Walvis Bay issue remained unresolved. In 1992, Namibia and South Africa established a condominium for the region. In 1993, with the development of South Africa's democratic process, the South African Multi-Party Negotiating Committee held that Walvis Bay and its surrounding islands were Namibian territory and South Africa should relinquish control over it and return it to Namibia. The two countries then held many talks and finally signed the treaty. The treaty stipulates that South Africa will officially return Walvis Harbor to Namibia starting from midnight on February 28, 1994. The return of Walvis Bay has aroused positive responses both at home and abroad in Namibia. Namibian President Nujoma said at the handover ceremony that the return of Walvis Bay to Namibia marked the final completion of the decolonization process on the African continent. African governments also believe that this is a good way to resolve problems left over from history through peaceful means between countries. Zimbabwean President Mugabe said: "The return of Walvis Bay has strengthened the friendly relations between South Africa and Namibia and opened a new page for the further development of relations between the two countries."