Leader promotes 'certainties'as HK marks 28th anniversary

City celebrates return with free rides, museum entries and big discounts

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu called the city a living example of "certainties" amid murky geopolitical situations on Tuesday as the city marked the 28th anniversary of its return to the motherland.

Lee delivered a speech at a reception in the morning — part of a citywide celebration that featured free tram rides, museum visits and restaurant discounts.

In his speech, he lauded the city as a safe and stable land filled with opportunities, a stark contrast to the ever-shifting geopolitical landscape and rising uncertainties.