{
  "id": 19595064,
  "title": "CE hails spirits of national rejuvenation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/ce-hails-spirits-of-national-rejuvenation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:35:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1877499-20261112.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief Executive John Lee emphasized on Thursday that the SAR government is striving to bolster resources for patriotic education, opening up new avenues for the younger generation to study national matters. Addressing a ceremony marking the 160th birthday anniversary of national hero Sun Yat-sen, Lee highlighted Sun's deep connections with Hong Kong, the birthplace of his revolutionary ideas. He urged the public to carry forward Sun's spirit of rejuvenating the nation, stating that the city's first five-year plan aimed to intensify patriotic education. Lee underscored the SAR government's commitment to fostering mainstream values centered on affection for the country and Hong Kong, in line with the 'One Country, Two Systems' principle. This effort seeks to deepen people's sense of identity with the country and Chinese culture, boost national confidence and pride, and cultivate a conscious dedication to upholding national unity and solidarity. The CE further explained that the SAR government would persist in organizing mainland study tours for students and supporting non-governmental organizations in hosting youth exchange programs, enabling city youngsters to witness the nation's history, culture, and recent developments firsthand. Lee concluded by urging individuals to contribute towards the country's advancement and the great rejuvenation of China.",
  "summary": "Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said the SAR government was working to enrich resources for patriotic education, providing a broader platform for the younger generation to learn about national affairs. Speaking at a ceremony to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the birthday of Sun Yat-sen, Lee said the national hero had deep ties with Hong Kong – the birthplace of his revolutionary ideas.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}