HK party calls for new ID system

The largest political party in Hong Kong suggested on Tuesday that the central government should make the identity information system for Hong Kong citizens compatible with the system used on the Chinese mainland.

The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong said the change would improve convenience for Hong Kong people in accessing services on the Chinese mainland. It would also contribute to "a better sense of belonging" among Hong Kong people, making them more willing to participate in the country's development, the party said.

The remarks were made during a meeting with members of the media in Beijing.