**Xi vows to continue supporting Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability amidst ongoing challenges**
HONG KONG, Sept 29 (China Daily/ANN) – President Xi Jinping yesterday affirmed the central government’s unwavering support for the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and voiced confidence in the city’s future development despite ongoing challenges and external interference.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the pledge while delivering a keynote speech at a grand gathering celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland and the inauguration of the city’s sixth-term government.
Apart from reiterating the central government’s full support for Hong Kong, Xi also highlighted several key points to ensure the city’s lasting success, including upholding the principle of .
