Lam can take HK to new heights: Xi

President reaffirms central government's unwavering support and high hopes for CE and HKSAR Government

President Xi Jinping on Saturday expressed confidence that Hong Kong's new Chief Executive can lead the city to achieving new heights in economic development.

At a meeting with Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor shortly after she was sworn in as the leader of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's fifth-term administration, Xi said "great responsibilities and a glorious mission" have fallen on Lam's shoulders, and Hong Kong people and the central government have high expectations of her.