邓小平既是一位伟大的马克思主义者,又是一位伟大的爱国主义战士,他的爱国主义思想是建设有中国特色社会主义理论的重要组成部分。香港回归是邓小平爱国主义思想在实践中运用的必然结果。我们应以香港回归为契机,大力弘扬邓小平爱国主义思想,加强爱国主义教育,增强爱国观念,激发爱国热情。这对于振兴民族精神,增强民族凝聚力,团结各族人民自力更生、艰苦奋斗,为建设有中国特色的社会主义,无疑具有重大的现实意义和深远的历史意义。 Deng Xiaoping is both a great Marxist and a great patriotic fighter. His patriotism is an important part of building socialism with Chinese characteristics. The return of Hong Kong is the inevitable result of the application of Deng Xiaoping’s patriotism in practice. We should take Hong Kong’s return as an opportunity to vigorously promote Deng Xiaoping’s patriotism, strengthen patriotism education, enhance the concept of patriotism and stimulate the patriotic enthusiasm. This undoubtedly has great realistic and far-reaching historical significance for rejuvenating the national spirit, enhancing national cohesion, uniting the people of all ethnic groups in self-reliance and arduous struggle, and building socialism with Chinese characteristics.