Xia on Hong Kong's future: strong governance, economy, society
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Beijing's point man on Hong Kong affairs addressed a national security law forum on Saturday as part of his third inspection visit to the city to assess its progress on multiple fronts.
Xia Baolong's attendance at the forum, held to mark the fifth anniversary of the Beijing-imposed legislation, was a focus of the official's five-day visit.
The Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO) director used the event to share his latest assessment of national security threats in the city, and issue directions for the city's development.
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Reporting by Jeffie Lam, Jess Ma and Willa Wu.
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