It was a solemn,stately and emotional moment for everyone present,as the Union Jack was lowered,and the Chinese flag raised at midnight on June 30; as we announced to the world,in our language,that Hong Kong had entered a new era.

• 六月三十日的午夜，当英国国旗徐徐落下，中国国旗苒苒上升之际，当我们以本身的语言向全世界宣告本港进入了新纪元时，对每一个在场的人来说，都是一个严肃、隆重和感性的时刻。