The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 552 Grand Event
1987年7月1日0时0分0秒！
The eyes of Hong Kong, China and the whole world are focused here at this moment.

What a moment this is!
This is a moment that makes tears flow and thoughts surge.

This is the most solemn moment!
During the countdown, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, in the military camps, in the People's Square in Beijing, and in the hearts of all Chinese people around the world, people were counting in unison a series of simple yet meaningful numbers: 5! 4! 3! 2! 1!

The majestic and stirring national anthem of the People's Republic of China sounded in the Convention and Exhibition Center, in military camps across Hong Kong, as well as in every university, every junior high school, every primary school, and major landmark buildings.

The bright and eye-catching five-star red flag was raised in the convention and exhibition center, and was also raised simultaneously in every military camp.

The flag-raiser with a solemn expression faced the east and shook the hung national flag vigorously. The flag-raisers on both sides pulled the flag ropes, and the five-star red flag rose slowly.

The five-star red flag fluttered over Victoria Harbour, marking that the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison had taken over Hong Kong, and that the People's Republic of China had officially resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong.

超过200辆80式主战坦克、超过50辆80式自行高炮、超过200辆各式自行火炮、超过400辆步兵战车、超过400辆运载军车浩浩荡荡，好似一条巨龙奔涌向前，蜿蜒而去。

At the same time, in Victoria Harbor, the naval fleet played the national anthem and raised the national flag. Naval officers and soldiers lined up on the deck, held their heads high and sang the national anthem.

20 armed helicopters and fighter jets took off from the military airport, flew towards the Hong Kong River, and then flew over the Shek Kong Military Camp in Hong Kong.

At this time, the heavy rain in the sky did not stop the well-equipped and well-disciplined Hong Kong garrison troops. The officers and soldiers held their weapons and stood firm in the wind and rain without moving.

Similarly, the heavy rain did not stop the people of Shenzhen from coming spontaneously to see off the Hong Kong garrison. More than 40 people shed tears of excitement, sang the national anthem, held flowers in their hands, waved red flags, and were reluctant to leave in the rain for a long time.

At the same time, more than 50 citizens of Hong Kong stood firm in the pouring rain, holding flowers in their hands, singing the national anthem, and welcoming the arrival of the main force of the Hong Kong Garrison.

The street lights along the street were not turned off and were brightly lit.

The citizens of Hong Kong welcomed the Hong Kong Garrison in the heavy rain and presented a plaque with the words "Mighty and Civilized Army".

The fifth floor of the Convention and Exhibition Center, the Grand Hall.

The old man was giving a speech. His voice was not loud and his speech was not fast, but it was sonorous and powerful, and its voice spread throughout the entire conference hall, throughout Hong Kong, throughout China, and throughout the world.

Everyone looked at the old man as he spoke, their eyes filled with awe and respect.

It was this old man who turned the tide and changed the situation.

Although reform and opening up has only been going on for a few years, less than ten years, brilliant results have been achieved. China's economy has improved significantly, the country's comprehensive national strength has increased significantly, and China has a greater presence and voice on the world stage.

And now, Hong Kong has returned to the embrace of the motherland.

This is a grand event for the Chinese nation!
"July 1987, 7, will go down in history as a day worth remembering forever. After a century of vicissitudes, Hong Kong returned to the motherland, marking that Hong Kong compatriots have become the true masters of this land of the motherland, and Hong Kong's development has entered a new era."

"At this solemn moment, I would like to express my gratitude to all those in China and the UK who have contributed to solving the Hong Kong issue, and to all those in the world who care about and support the return of Hong Kong!"

Early in the morning.

The British troops stationed in Hong Kong have boarded the HMS Britannia.

Hong Kong Governor Sir David Milne is also about to leave Hong Kong carrying the British flag.

As the last Governor of Hong Kong, he has cooperated very well with Hong Kong's work in recent years and made outstanding contributions to the development of Hong Kong's people's livelihood and economy. Now he is leaving Hong Kong, and the heads of the Chinese government, Hong Kong's political and business circles are bidding farewell to him.

On behalf of the Chinese government, the leaders affirmed Wei Yixin's many contributions and praised him with commendatory language. The new Chief Executive and others on behalf of the people of Hong Kong affirmed Wei Yixin's achievements. In Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong Governor Wei Yixin bid farewell in tears: "During the years as Governor of Hong Kong, I have witnessed a miracle. Friends, my departure represents the beginning of a new chapter for Hong Kong. Say goodbye to the colonial history of the British Empire and return to your motherland. I wish Hong Kong will always prosper! Soon, I hope to return here with my family as an ordinary citizen and settle down in Hong Kong forever. I hope everyone will welcome me then!"

Soon after, the warship set sail. As if to maintain the last bit of dignity of the British Empire, the British Navy fired cannons at the sea, and then left Hong Kong with David Wilson without looking back, returning to the British Isles.

At dawn, Queen Elizabeth of England, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and others left Hong Kong on a special plane.

The old man personally saw them off, and the airport was filled with red carpets and flowers, fully demonstrating China's goodwill and giving respect to Britain.

The British have been very cooperative in recent years. This time, Queen Elizabeth of England attended the handover ceremony with key members of the royal family. This is Britain showing its goodwill towards China.

In return, China also showed great goodwill and did not go out of its way to humiliate Britain.

At about seven o'clock in the morning, except for a few troops left to guard the 14 military camps in Hong Kong, all the other troops set out.

Finally, we started the inspection ceremony along the main ring road.

Many citizens got up and came to the main roundabout road to see the Hong Kong garrison.

Last night’s heavy rain made the world look brand new, and the air was filled with freshness.

Citizens spontaneously went to both sides of the road to watch the inspection ceremony of the Hong Kong Garrison.

After all, only a few people can go to Xiangjiang Plaza, and there are only 100,000 places in total!

And Hong Kong has a population of nearly seven million!

This means that most people will not have the opportunity to go to Xiangjiang Square to watch the military parade in person.

But they can watch the inspection ceremony of the Hong Kong Garrison on Ring Road.

The steel torrent rolls forward.

At this moment, all Hong Kong citizens felt the powerful force of the motherland.

Countless Hong Kong citizens couldn't help but cheer and celebrate excitedly. At this moment they felt extremely safe.

Three thousand security personnel, armed with live ammunition, are responsible for maintaining order, while the Hong Kong police and the Hong Kong Flying Tigers perform auxiliary work to jointly maintain order.

At 7:1 on July , all the Hong Kong police forces changed their badges. They were no longer the Royal Hong Kong Police, but the Hong Kong police, belonging to Hong Kong, belonging to the Chinese police force, and were specifically responsible for maintaining social order in Hong Kong.

The Flying Tigers is an elite unit of the Hong Kong police and is affiliated to the Hong Kong Police Tactical Unit.

On that day, no one dared to have any other thoughts, and they worked conscientiously and diligently to maintain order in Hong Kong.

No one dared to do anything unfriendly at this time, including the Hong Kong police and the Hong Kong community groups.

Once they appear, it means that they will be greeted by an iron fist.

No one thinks that he can stop the steel torrent!
(End of this chapter)