Zhang Dejiang, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, joined discussion with political advisors from Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SAR).

Zhang urged a full and accurate understanding of the principle of "one country, two systems" and the safeguarding of the authority of the Constitution and the Basic Law.

Zhang said the central government will fully support the law-based governance of Hong Kong and Macao SAR chief executives and the SAR governments.

Top political advisor Yu Zhengsheng urged CPPCC National Committee members from the religious sector to advance the religious work in a healthy way under the rule of law.

Religious extremism shall be firmly rejected and the harmonious and stable development of religions in China shall be safeguarded, Yu said.

Liu Yunshan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, participated in a discussion by political advisors from the All China Federation of Trade Unions and sectors of social welfare and security.

He urged officials to continuously improve their work style with persistent will and patience to promote development.

Long-term and effective mechanism should be established to ensure the improvement of work style, Liu said.

He also called for taking care of workers who face difficulties, with low income and suffer disability by enhancing employment, social security and protection of workers' rights and interests.