Chinese FM meets with HKSAR chief executive in Beijing

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee in Beijing to exchange views on the diplomatic work related to Hong Kong on Thursday.

Qin told Lee that the Foreign Ministry always supports the SAR government to exercise its law-based administration and implement the "One Country, Two Systems" principle fully and faithfully.

The ministry will continue to support, guide and assist the HKSAR in its related diplomatic work, resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, and promote the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong, he added.

Li expressed his gratitude to the Foreign Ministry for its long-standing support to the HKSAR government, hoping to continue to receive guidance and support from the ministry.