Xi praises efforts of HK, Macao

He expresses support for work by SARs to contribute to nation's development

President Xi Jinping fully acknowledged the work of Hong Kong and Macao authorities on Friday and expressed support for the two special administrative regions' governments to integrate their own development into the overall development of the country.

Xi made the comments while meeting separately with Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's chief executive, and Chui Sai-on, chief executive of the Macao SAR, at Yingtai, part of the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing. Lam and Chui reported their annual work to Xi during the meetings.