#BREAKING Beijing's national security commissioner in HK Zheng Yanxiong spoke to the public for the second time since he took office in last July.

At the online CNY reception held by Liaison Office, Zheng said no force on earth can stop China's growth.
Beijing's chief liaison officer in HK Luo Huining said he has "become more confident in our home Hong Kong" when summarising his experience of working in the city for over a year.
Liaison chief Luo Huining shared "4 unforgettable moments in 2020"

1) Fishing boats supporting #NSL
2) HKers welcoming mainland medics for mass #COVID tests
3) Himself visiting underprivileged residents in HK
4) TVB and Bilibili jointly held new year gala
Liaison chief Luo Huining listed 4 pairs of "no change and change" for HK's future

1) #OCTS | "one country" bottom line firmer
2) lawful rights | better national security defense
3) lifestyle | more livelihood policies
4) international city | better integration with mainland
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In light of recent scoop by HK01 reporting major staff reshuffle in Liaison Office, the office showed a number of staff (tho no title) in its CNY reception video.

They delivered new year's wishes in hometown dialects indicating they came from different parts of mainland China.

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Translate most of them in this #thread:
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