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Beijing official urges Hong Kong lawmakers to boost city leadership support

Xia Baolong, a key Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs, has urged lawmakers from the city's Legislative Council to play a more active role in supporting the Hong Kong leader and improving governance. During a study tour in Beijing, Xia emphasized the importance of enhancing the city's development and addressing the needs of its residents. He encouraged the lawmakers to strengthen their unity and diligence in their duties, particularly in assisting the chief executive and the government in administering Hong Kong effectively. AI

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Beijing official urges Hong Kong lawmakers to boost city leadership support

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ng Kang-chung,Matthew Cheng ·

    Xia Baolong urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader

    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. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made the call as he …