Today, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council attended the press conference at the Golden Hall on the third floor of the Great Hall of the People and answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists. Li Qiang pointed out that the central government has always attached great importance to the advantages and characteristics of Hong Kong and Macao. Since its return to China, with the support of the state, Hong Kong's position as the three major international financial, shipping and trade centers has been consolidated and improved, and Macao has enjoyed a worldwide reputation as a tourism and leisure center. Li Qiang said that in recent years, affected by various factors, the economic development of Hong Kong and Macao has encountered some difficulties, but these are temporary difficulties and difficulties in development. The central government will fully, accurately and unswervingly implement the principle of "one country, two systems", fully support Hong Kong and Macao to integrate into the overall national development situation, fully support Hong Kong and Macao to develop their economy and improve people's livelihood, and fully support Hong Kong and Macao to improve their international competitiveness. Li Qiang said that with the strong backing of the motherland and the institutional guarantee of "one country, two systems", the status and role of Hong Kong and Macao will only be strengthened, not weakened. Hong Kong and Macao will have a better tomorrow! (Xinhua News Agency)