Xi gives full backing to HK system

President makes appeal for unity in interests of the nation and region

President Xi Jinping threw his support behind the development of Hong Kong's political system on Friday, shortly after the end of a monthslong illegal protest over election of the city's leader by universal suffrage in 2017.

During a meeting with Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, Xi called for people from all circles in the city to unite for the interests of the nation and Hong Kong, to preserve stability and economic development.