Today is the 18th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. This gallery shows how Hongkongers celebrate the recent anniversaries.

Photo above shows that Joint Performance, with the theme of “New Start and Moving Forward” was being held in the Hong Kong Stadium to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China on July 1, 2012, co-organized by Hong Kong celebration committees of various circles. One highlight was sky-diving performed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army, which drew attention of all local people present. (Eastday/Jiang Wenran)