Xi says central govt fully acknowledges work of HKSAR chief executive, govt

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Leung Chun-ying, chief executive of China's Hong Kong special administrative region, in Lima, capital of Peru, Nov 20, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

LIMA - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the central government fully acknowledges the work of the chief executive and government of the Hong Kong special administrative region (HKSAR).

Xi made the remarks when meeting with HKSAR Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting.

After hearing the report made by Leung on the recent situation in Hong Kong and the work done by the HKSAR government, Xi expressed the central government's acknowledgement of the work of the HKSAR chief executive and government.

The president asked Leung to lead the HKSAR government to build broad social consensus and focus on boosting economic development and improving people's well-being.

He also urged Leung to lead the HKSAR government to resolutely safeguard national unity and maintain social and political stability.