President Xi Jinping will attend the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term SAR government. It is expected that the visit to Hong Kong will start today, but no specific arrangements have been announced as of last night. It is understood that if Xi Jinping comes to Hong Kong in person, he will arrive at West Kowloon by high-speed rail this afternoon, and then attend the meeting and dinner at the Science Park, Convention and Government House, and Government House. His wife, Peng Liyuan, will also visit the West Kowloon Xiqu Centre. In terms of security, the police have stepped up patrols in places where leaders may visit for several days, including closing the roads near the exhibition and checking vehicles entering the security zone. Some people who were invited to attend the event have been staying in designated hotels for “closed-loop management”.
Expected President Xi Jinping’s visit to Hong Kong
today
‧Mrs. Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong from Shenzhen by high-speed rail
‧Visit West Kowloon Station
‧Participate in science park innovation and technology activities
‧Peng Liyuan visited the Xiqu Centre
‧Meet and take photos with representatives of government and business at the convention and exhibition
‧Reunited for the Government House Dinner
‧Return to Shenzhen by high-speed train at night
tomorrow
‧Take the high-speed rail to Hong Kong
‧Attended the flag raising ceremony and the inauguration ceremony of the new team
According to various sources, if Xi Jinping and his wife visit Hong Kong in person, they will arrive in Hong Kong by high-speed rail via West Kowloon Station this afternoon. West Kowloon Station continued to be guarded by a large number of police officers yesterday. Closed until July 1st. Today’s “Innovation and Technology Activity” in the Science Park is also one of the rumored Chairman’s visit to Hong Kong. The Transport Department has recently announced that there will be road closures from 2pm to 7pm. The Wanchai Convention and Exhibition, which holds key events such as flag-raising ceremonies and celebration receptions, will meet and take photos with the Chief Executives of Hong Kong and Macau, the Legislative Council, representatives of the judiciary, the institutions in Hong Kong and the disciplined forces at the exhibition today. The police closed the nearby road section early yesterday morning, and set up roadblocks to check passing vehicles, including media vehicles; when the parking lot next to the Grand Hyatt Hotel is temporarily closed, the car rental space must go through security checks before entering. The exit from the MTR Convention and Exhibition Station to the Convention and Exhibition Golden Bauhinia Square is closed. A large number of police officers are on guard at all passages of the pedestrian bridge from Wanchai Station to the Convention and Exhibition. “No Stop” signs are also posted. The flyover to the Star Ferry is closed, and the Wanchai North Bus Stop stops use.
Some people who were invited to attend the congratulatory campaign to celebrate the return of the motherland have been staying in the hotel for closed-loop management since yesterday, including Mr. Deputy Director Tan Huizhu, Chief Judge Zhang Juneng of the Court of Final Appeal, and Chairman Li Zeju of Changjiang Group stayed at the Grand Hyatt Wanchai. Election Committee Legislative Council member Lam Siu-lu said after undergoing a test yesterday that he had to stay in a hotel “closed-loop” until today. It is reported that some people were first arranged to stay at the hotel for closed-loop management yesterday. In order to prepare for the meeting and dinner this afternoon and evening, some officials-designate and members of the Legislative Council will stay in the hotel today, preparing to attend the July 1st flag-raising ceremony and the new government officials. Inauguration. Tan Yaozong, member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, had checked into the hotel yesterday and said that he was temporarily notified to gather in the lobby at 2 o’clock this afternoon and take a car to the exhibition. If leaders attend, they will have the opportunity to meet and take photos. Give an official speech.
A primary school said that 97 teachers and students attended the event for the return of Jinminghe, and they had closed-loop management on Monday. Huang Jinliang, principal of the Hong Kong Federation of Educators Huang Chubiao School, said that the event welcomed and sent off national leaders to Hong Kong. Parents agreed and supported the arrangement, and were even excited and happy for their children to have the opportunity to participate.
In addition, Shenzhen security has been upgraded a few days ago, it is expected that leaders will come to Hong Kong by high-speed rail from Shenzhen. The Wuzhou Hotel, where the leaders once stayed, displayed a sign at the entrance yesterday that read “Closed for Epidemic Prevention and Control, No Entry”. There were no water horses or iron horses in the vicinity of Shenzhen North Railway Station, only ordinary personnel stationed and patrolled. From Sunday (26th) to July 2nd, passengers on high-speed rail trains to Shenzhen must undergo a second security check. At the same time, Shenzhen recently issued a “no-flying order” for drones until 12:00 p.m. on July 3 to ensure that the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland can be held safely and smoothly.
Originally published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/local/Xi Jinping attended the handover event – expected to arrive in Hong Kong this afternoon – itinerary not announced/326458