Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Hong Kong was facing a serious, complex and unprecedented situation when meeting Carrie Lam this morning.

"The recession has clearly appeared in Hong Kong's economy and many areas have been severely hit. We can say that the city is facing unprecedented, serious and complex situations," Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang said during a meeting with Hong Kong Special Zone Chief Carrie Lam at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. This is the first meeting between Mr. Li and Ms. Lam since the Hong Kong protest.

At the meeting, there were the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister Han Chinh, Director of Beijing Liaison Office in Hong Kong Wang Chi Dan and Director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of State Council Member Zhang Xiaoming, Mr. Li said that Hong Kong Chief Executive overcame the challenge when government leaders made every effort to protect social stability and launched a series of measures to support businesses and stabilize jobs.

"The central government fully recognizes the efforts of her and the city government. Hong Kong has not yet overcome difficulties. The city government must continue its efforts to prevent violence and end the unrest in a proper manner. law and order restoration, "said the Chinese Prime Minister. "The city government also needs to urgently research profound conflicts and issues in Hong Kong's socio-economic development, protecting the city's prosperity and long-term stability."

Carrie Lam, who is on an annual visit in Beijing, admits Hong Kong has faced harsh political, economic and social situations in the past year. "The city recorded a significant recession in the first 6 months of the year, but due to external factors such as the US-China trade war. Hong Kong may drop more significantly in the third quarter due to the internal social instability, "Lam said.

Hong Kong Chief Executive arrived in Beijing on the evening of November 15 and will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Zhongnanhai this afternoon. She is scheduled to hold a press conference tonight and return to Hong Kong on December 17.

Ms. Lam's visit comes as Hong Kong has been in turmoil since June due to protests against the extradition bill that allow suspects to go to areas where the extradition treaty has not been signed with Hong Kong, in that is mainland China. The Hong Kong government withdrew the bill in September, but protesters still took to the streets to call on the government to meet the remaining four requirements.

The violence continued in Hong Kong over the weekend 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.