Key facts
- Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, called on NPC deputies to increase their support for Hong Kong's leader.
- He stressed the importance of their legislative and oversight functions.
- Xia stated that deputies should assist the Hong Kong chief executive and government in their roles.
Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, has urged National People's Congress (NPC) deputies to assume a greater role in supporting Hong Kong's chief executive and government. He emphasized that the deputies should leverage their legislative and oversight functions to assist the city's administration in fulfilling its duties.
The call highlights the central government's focus on ensuring the effective governance of Hong Kong and the active participation of its representatives in addressing the city's challenges.