President Xi Jinping met with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing on December 16, 2025, during Lee’s duty visit to the capital. The discussion focused on governance priorities and economic strategies for Hong Kong, with Xi emphasizing the central government’s support for the region’s stability and integration with the Chinese mainland. 🏙️🇨🇳
Lee presented updates on Hong Kong’s post-pandemic recovery efforts and initiatives to boost innovation-driven industries. Youth empowerment programs and cross-border collaboration in the Greater Bay Area were also highlighted as key priorities for 2025. 📈💡
This meeting underscores Beijing’s commitment to the 'one country, two systems' framework, with Xi calling for 'pragmatic steps to enhance prosperity' amid global economic uncertainties. Analysts say the talks signal continued confidence in Hong Kong’s role as a global financial hub. 🌐✨
