China will establish a strict legal system and law enforcement mechanism in Hong Kong to protect national security.

The information is part of a statement released by the Chinese Communist Party today, following a meeting of senior leaders last week, state-run Xinhua news agency said.

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Hong Kong protesters deal with tear gas of police on November 2 Photo: Reuters

The Chinese ruling party said Beijing will also "perfect" the system of selecting Hong Kong leadership according to the constitution and the Basic Law. However, details on how to implement the measures are not included in the statement.

Shen Chunyao, chair of Hong Kong and Macau's Basic Law Commission, said on November 1 that unrest in Hong Kong was an important topic in a four-day caucus between senior party leaders. The Chinese Communist Party is chaired by President Xi Jinping.

According to Shen, party leaders have agreed to "further improve the central government's management system for the special zone", while maintaining "long-term stability and prosperity" here. One of the measures discussed was to change the appointment and dismissal of special zone chiefs and key Hong Kong positions.

During a meeting with Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam in Shanghai yesterday, Xi emphasized that "preventing violence, chaos and restoring order continues to be a top priority for the city", and stated expressed hope that Hong Kong people will follow the "one country, two regime" model.

The protests in Hong Kong began in June to protest the extradition bill that will allow suspects to be transferred to areas without an extradition treaty with the special zone, including mainland China. Although the bill has been withdrawn, unrest has not subsided when protesters demand other claims.

The violence continued in Hong Kong later this week, as protesters burned down subway stations, sabotaged shops and offices of the Xinhua News Agency, the official Chinese government news agency, forcing scenes. close to repression with tear gas and tornado.