Hong Kong: Xi Calls for Alignment with 5-Year Plan
- Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed full recognition of Hong Kong Chief Executive john Lee Ka-chiu and his administration's work on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, according to a report...
- Xi also acknowledged the accomplished holding of the December 7 Legislative council election and efforts to boost Hong kong's economy through integration with national development initiatives.
- Xi Jinping extended his condolences to the families of victims of the devastating fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, which occurred on November 26, 2023, and claimed at...
Xi Jinping Backs Hong Kong leader, Urges Alignment with National Plan
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Xi jinpings Support for John lee
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed full recognition of Hong Kong Chief Executive john Lee Ka-chiu and his administration’s work on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, according to a report from South China Morning Post.This includes safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Xi also acknowledged the accomplished holding of the December 7 Legislative council election and efforts to boost Hong kong’s economy through integration with national development initiatives.
Condolences for Tai Po Fire Victims
Xi Jinping extended his condolences to the families of victims of the devastating fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, which occurred on November 26, 2023, and claimed at least 160 lives, including one firefighter.He described the fire as “heartbreaking” and expressed “deep mourning” for those who died, as reported by South China Morning Post.
As of last Wednesday, December 6, 2023, six people remained missing, and nearly 5,000 residents were displaced due to the fire.
Focus on the 15th Five-Year Plan
During a meeting with John Lee, who is on an annual three-day duty visit to Beijing, Xi Jinping urged Hong Kong to proactively align with the 15th five-year plan (2026-2030). This plan serves as the country’s development blueprint, and alignment is expected to lead to better development for hong Kong, according to South china Morning Post.