Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor (left) briefs Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, China on the latest economic, social and political situation in Hong Kong, on Dec 22, 2021. (PHOTO / INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT, HKSAR)
BEIJING – Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, who is on a duty visit to Beijing.
During the meeting, Li heard a report on Hong Kong's current situation and the HKSAR government's work.
Vice-Premier Han Zheng attended the meeting.
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Noting that Lam has led the HKSAR government's steady and solid steps of administration, effective COVID-19 control and efforts to revive the economy this year, Li said the central government fully acknowledges the performance of Lam and the HKSAR government.
Premier Li noted the significance of consolidating Hong Kong's status as an international hub for finance, trade and shipping, which will provide greater scope for the region's development
He said the central government will continue to fully and faithfully implement the policies of "one country, two systems," "the people of Hong Kong administering Hong Kong," and a high degree of autonomy for the region, improve the system and mechanism of the HKSAR on the implementation of the Constitution and the Basic Law, and give full support to the chief executive in leading the HKSAR government to administer in accordance with the law, said the Premier.
He noted the significance of consolidating Hong Kong's status as an international hub for finance, trade and shipping, which will provide greater scope for the region's development.
Li also expressed his hope that the HKSAR government will actively define its development strategy within the national development strategy, and contribute to the country's reform and opening up and efforts in fostering a new pattern of development.
The HKSAR government is expected to coordinate epidemic prevention and control with economic and social development, and solve the prominent problems of immediate concern to Hong Kong residents.
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Lam expressed gratitude to the central government's support on fighting COVID-19, saying that Hong Kong people from all sectors hope for an early restoration of normal personnel exchanges with the mainland.
She also pledged efforts to develop the economy and improve people's wellbeing.