
On July 5, 2017, the U.S. Consulate General celebrated the 241st anniversary of U.S. independence with over 1,000 invited guests, the largest-ever Fourth of July reception in Hong Kong. Consul General Tong and Guest of Honor, Hong Kong SAR Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung, delivered remarks to the packed room. The ceremony opened with a surprise appearance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, followed by the presentation of the colors by the U.S. Marine Guards, and a rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” by Joy Carbonell, who was featured in the documentary film “The Helper.” Consul General Tong’s remarks can be found here.

