Posted 12/21/2023, 12:00:18 AM
Xi Takes Charge of Hong Kong Affairs With New Direct Role Overseeing Policy Delivery and Results
- Changes to Hong Kong leader's annual Beijing visit signal Xi Jinping's bigger, more direct role in Hong Kong affairs
- Xi presiding over the meeting with Hong Kong and Macau leaders reflects the Communist Party's strengthened leadership role
- The changes aim to streamline bureaucracy, improve policy delivery and accountability in Hong Kong
- The more institutionalized format sets clear expectations for Hong Kong to deliver substantial results
- Priorities for Hong Kong include national security law, district councils, governance, livelihoods, and international connectivity