Third, we should have confidence in our country. The motherland has given and will always give a strong backing to Hong Kong. Thanks to close to 40 years of reform and opening-up, China has made big strides forward: from first managing to stand on its feet to becoming prosperous and strong. China is now the world’s second largest economy and its leading manufacturer and trader in goods. China has the world’s largest foreign exchange reserves, and it has contributed more to global economic growth than any other country. Its scientific and technological strength is rising, with advanced achievements made that include the high-performance computer, manned spaceflight, lunar exploration program, quantum communications, Beidou Navigation Satellite System and manned deep-sea submersible. China’s high-speed railway has entered the world market. The independently-developed C919 airliner made a successful maiden flight. Our circle of friends is growing: The China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank now has 80 approved members, and over 100 countries, regions and international organizations have actively participated in the Belt and Road Initiative launched by China. The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was successfully held in Beijing six weeks ago, and China’s call to boost global development has added strong impetus to the endeavor of building a community of shared future for mankind. An increasingly prosperous motherland serves as a source of strength for Hong Kong to overcome difficulties and challenges; it also presents a reservoir of opportunities for Hong Kong to break new ground, foster new driving force and create new space for development. When our country does well, Hong Kong will do even better.
同胞们、朋友们!
Fellow Compatriots,
Dear Friends,
正如香港一首流行歌曲中唱到，“自信好要紧，应该放开胸襟，愿望定会一切都变真”。只要我们相信自己、相信香港、相信国家，坚持全面准确贯彻落实“一国两制”、“港人治港”、高度自治的方针和香港特别行政区基本法，聚精会神搞建设，一心一意谋发展，齐心协力、团结奋斗，就一定能够开创香港更加美好的明天。
A popular song in Hong Kong has this line: “Self-confidence is so important. Open up your mind and your dream will come true.” We should have full confidence in ourselves, in Hong Kong and in our country, fully and faithfully implement the policies of “One Country, Two Systems”, “Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong” and a high degree of autonomy, abide by the Basic Law of the HKSAR, and make focused and concerted efforts to pursue development. By doing so, we can certainly deliver an even brighter future for Hong Kong.
我提议：
To conclude, I wish to propose a toast:
为国家繁荣富强和中华民族伟大复兴，
To a prosperous and strong China and the great renewal of the Chinese nation;
为香港长期繁荣稳定，
To the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong; and
为在座各位朋友及家人的健康，
To the health of all the friends present and your families.
干杯!
Cheers!
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