Beijing's Representative Urges Hong Kong Lawmakers to Enhance Governance and Support Chief Executive
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Xia, Beijing's point man on Hong Kong affairs, calls on Hong Kong lawmakers to support the chief executive, enhance governance, boost local development, and address residents' concerns.
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Beijing's oversight of Hong Kong's governance has been a point of international interest, particularly concerning autonomy and democratic processes.
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on lawmakers to better support the city’s leader, enhance governance, inject new momentum into local development and address residents’ needs.
Meeting the group in the Hong Kong Room of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xia affirmed the work of the Legislative Council and encouraged members to “step up their learning, strengthen unity and keep fulfilling their duties with diligence”, according to a Legco press statement.
Xia also urged Legco to “assume a greater role in supporting the chief executive and the [government] in administering Hong Kong in accordance with the law, so as to enhance governance efficacy of [the city], inject new impetus into the city’s growth and tackle the most pressing concerns of the people”.
Xia’s deputies, Xu Qifang, Zhou Ji, Zhang Dongmei and Nong Rong, also attended the seminar. Zhou is also director of the central government’s liaison office in Hong Kong.
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Open Questions
- How will the Legislative Council respond to Xia's call for enhanced governance?
