In 2021, over 10 campaigns to expand channels for consensus will be held, said Wang Yang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, when delivering a work report on Thursday.

He said the CPPCC National Committee will resolutely support the principle that Hong Kong should be governed by patriots.

"We will strengthen unity and friendship with our compatriots overseas and in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and conduct studies and consultations on fostering patriotism among young people in Hong Kong and Macao," he added.

Wang also announced that new international exchange methods to enlarge the circle of friends in the context of routine COVID-19 control will be developed.