On the 16th, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam met with the media before attending the Executive Council and stated that in order to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the SAR government has worked together with various sectors of society to prepare a series of celebration activities and special discounts, allowing citizens and tourists to welcome the National Day together. On the morning of National Day, a flag raising ceremony and a National Day reception will be held. In the evening, there will be a large-scale fireworks display over Victoria Harbour. This year's theme is "Victoria Harbour Fireworks Shine in China", and over 30000 fireworks will illuminate the Hong Kong River. A cultural evening party will be held on the evening of October 2nd. In terms of transportation, multiple public transportation operators will provide discounts to facilitate citizens' outings. In terms of culture and arts, the SAR government and multiple institutions will launch promotional activities. In terms of food and consumption, the catering and retail industries will also launch various discounts. Li Jiachao thanks all sectors of society for their enthusiastic response and hopes that more enterprises and institutions will participate one after another, providing rich and diversified activities and discounts to celebrate the National Day together. (New Society)