Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan wave to the welcoming crowd upon their arrival on Thursday at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon train station. Friday marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China and the inauguration of the territory’s new chief executive, John Lee. Photo: Xinhua

Locals walk on the streets in Wan Chai district waving the Chinese national flag and Hong Kong’s flag to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China on Friday. Photo: Zhang Wei/China News Service, VCG

Traditional Chinese lanterns decorate the streets of Hong Kong to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. Photo: VCG

A giant painting sits on display in Victoria Harbour in Kwun Tong on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

Kam Shek Building in Ping Shek Estate, Kwun Tong district, is covered with the national flag of China and the regional flag of Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: VCG

Fishing boats sail through Victoria Harbour on Wednesday as a part of the celebration events for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. Photo: Li Zhihua/China News Service,VCG

Victoria Harbour is illuminated on Wednesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China. Photo: VCG

Helicopter formations fly the Chinese national flag and Hong Kong’s flag over Victoria Harbour. Photo: Zhang Wei/China News Service, VCG