Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday Hong Kong will actively develop in line with the country’s strategies while leveraging the city’s unique advantages. Speaking at a National Day reception, Lee praised China’s achievements, saying the nation has made an extraordinary journey to prosperity and strength and is now firmly established as the world’s second-largest economy by achieving a remarkable rate of progress that is admired globally. Lee outlined three main priorities for Hong Kong as it supports the nation’s development goals. First, he stressed the importance of safeguarding national security while co-ordinating security and development. "Safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests is the highest principle of One Country, Two Systems," Lee said. "The government is committed to continuously enhancing the legal system and enforcement mechanism for safeguarding national security to ensure security and promote development, striving for a vibr...