Hong Kong guests inspired by mainland youths' vitality

Peaceful emergence of motherland will help SAR get back on track, say visitors

Guests of honor from Hong Kong expressed pride in attending the National Day celebrations in Beijing, and placed high hopes in the special administrative region's involvement in the country's rapid development.

Lau Siu-kai, vice-president of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, was impressed by the vitality of young people participating in the parade.