Commander of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison
in Hong Kong Lieutenant General Wang Jitang said here Saturday the
Hong Kong Garrison had established close cooperation and friendly
relationship with the Hong Kong police since they came to station
in the territory to undertake defense duties in 1997.
When inspecting a passing-out parade at the Hong Kong Police
College held here Saturday, Wang, on behalf of every member of the
HK Garrison, expressed appreciation to the Police Force for giving
them concern, support and assistance during the past years.
"The Hong Kong Police is an outstanding disciplined force, well
noted for being well trained, adopting a fine style of work,
showing high regard to the posts and dedication to work as well as
its high quality and competency," Wang said.
Wang said Hong Kong was met with new challenges of various
natures since its return to the Chinese motherland and the Hong
Kong Police tackled the problems calmly, completed each and every
important task brilliantly and made remarkable contribution to the
stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.
Wang congratulated the graduating officers on successfully
completing rigorous training and passing each and every test
required.
Believing that the officers would dare to take on heavy
responsibilities and striving for excellence in the policing
routines that lay ahead, Wang said he was confident that they would
do good service for Hong Kong and make further contribution in the
promotion of economic prosperity and social stability of Hong Kong
and safeguarding the well being of its residents.
Wang said the Hong Kong Garrison, since stationing in the
territory to undertake the glorious duty to take care of defense
matters, had all along been enthusiastically and thoroughly
following the great principle of "One Country, Two Systems",
working unsparingly hard to uphold the prosperity and stability of
Hong Kong.
The Garrison had been conducting its activities in accordance
with the law and managing the army in compliance with the principle
of strict discipline, Wang said, adding that they had embarked on
construction in an all-round manner and would go for continual
development.
He told the graduating officers that the Hong Kong Garrison was
willing to strengthen exchange and communication with the police
force to enhance understanding and friendship between the two sides
and work hand in hand to serve Hong Kong and render good service to
the motherland.
(Xinhua News Agency May 14, 2007)