Hong Kong and Guangdong Commemorate 60 Years of Dongjiang Water Supply
Ceremony marks six decades of vital water resource collaboration between Hong Kong and Guangdong Province.
HONG KONG, March 31 – A ceremony was hosted in Hong Kong on March 31 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang water supply to the region, coinciding with the inauguration of the Dancing Water Drops Exhibition.
The event was co-hosted by officials from the central government, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, and the Guangdong provincial government.
During the ceremony, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the significance of Dongjiang water, which supplies 70 to 80 percent of Hong Kong's drinking water, facilitating the city’s economic development and supporting the well-being of its residents.
Lee described the water supply as not merely an engineering feat but also as a profound symbol that underscores familial connections, urging Hong Kong residents to recognize the source of their water and participate in the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Guangdong Governor Wang Weizhong reiterated the province’s commitment to the safety and reliability of the water supply to Hong Kong, which has been a priority for the last six decades in accordance with central government policies.
He stated that Guangdong will continue to firmly adopt the "one country, two systems" principle, effectively manage the water supply, and ensure that Hong Kong residents consistently have access to safe and high-quality water, thereby contributing to the region's long-term prosperity and stability.
The ceremony included a lighting event for the Dancing Water Drops Exhibition set to run from April 1 to June 13 at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade, further celebrating this significant anniversary.
The event was co-hosted by officials from the central government, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, and the Guangdong provincial government.
During the ceremony, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the significance of Dongjiang water, which supplies 70 to 80 percent of Hong Kong's drinking water, facilitating the city’s economic development and supporting the well-being of its residents.
Lee described the water supply as not merely an engineering feat but also as a profound symbol that underscores familial connections, urging Hong Kong residents to recognize the source of their water and participate in the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Guangdong Governor Wang Weizhong reiterated the province’s commitment to the safety and reliability of the water supply to Hong Kong, which has been a priority for the last six decades in accordance with central government policies.
He stated that Guangdong will continue to firmly adopt the "one country, two systems" principle, effectively manage the water supply, and ensure that Hong Kong residents consistently have access to safe and high-quality water, thereby contributing to the region's long-term prosperity and stability.
The ceremony included a lighting event for the Dancing Water Drops Exhibition set to run from April 1 to June 13 at Tamar Park and the Central and Western District Promenade, further celebrating this significant anniversary.
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