In the last 15 years ties between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland have flourished and the mainland is now an integral part of Hong Kong's economic development.
Though 15 years have passed since Hong Kong's return, it still continues to be an important conduit for the mainland's interactions with the outside world.
Hong Kong has made big strides in establishing itself as a global hub for contemporary arts.
Hong Kong will have a brighter tomorrow if the local community remains united to overcome difficulties and challenges, President Hu said on Saturday. 
HK's evolving role Two systems Competitiveness
President Hu Jintao on Saturday encouraged Hong Kong to keep making innovations and adapting to changes in a flexible way while always putting the overall interests of the country and Hong Kong first.
Chinese President Hu Jintao met on Saturday afternoon principal officials of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, members of the Executive Council, the president of the Legislative Council (Legco), and the chief justice of the Court of Final Appeal at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The spirit of being hardworking, unity and innovation is vital to the future of Hong Kong, Chinese President Hu Jintao said Saturday, encouraging local people to carry it forward.
Chinese President Hu Jintao said the new government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will be able to turn the city into an international metropolis with "economic prosperity, political structural democracy and social harmony."
President Hu Jintao said that facts have shown that Hong Kong compatriots are capable of managing, building and developing the city well.Working hard, unity, innovation key to HK's future Special
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Saturday afternoon met with Chui Sai On, Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong.
Chinese President Hu Jintao had an inspection tour of the Kai Tak public housing development project in Hong Kong Saturday morning.
Chinese President Hu Jintao visited the Kai Tak cruise terminal construction site Saturday morning.
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