Flag-raising ceremonies, celebrations held to mark 27th anniversary of HK's return to motherland

Many organizations in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) held flag-raising ceremonies on Monday to mark the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

Those holding the ceremonies included the Office for Safeguarding National Security of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in the HKSAR and the Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).

In addition, residents in the region also held various celebrations on the day, including a flash mob singing patriotic songs at Victoria Harbour and a fishing boat cruise.

Flag-raising ceremonies, celebrations held to mark 27th anniversary of HK's return to motherland

Chinese President Xi Jinping had dinner with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev upon his invitation on Tuesday evening, and the two presidents had cordial and friendly exchange of views on China-Kazakhstan relations and issues of common concern.

Xi arrived in Astana on Tuesday for the 24th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and a state visit to Kazakhstan.

Xi, Tokayev have cordial exchange of views on bilateral ties