The Publicity Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held a press conference Tuesday on the successful implementation of the "One Country, Two Systems" policy in the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (SARs) since the 18th CPC National Congress.

Huang Liuquan and Wang Linggui, deputy directors of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, met the media and answered questions.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with the President Xi Jinping at its core has unswervingly, fully, and faithfully implemented the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, seized the historical initiative, and actively responded to changes in the internal and external environment of Hong Kong and Macao, Huang said.

"It has taken a series of measures that address both the symptoms and root causes to bring forth the practice of the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy in Hong Kong and Macao and has made historic achievements," Huang added.

Since Hong Kong and Macao's return to the motherland, they have been re-integrated into China's governance system, Wang said.

He added, "Adhering to the 'One Country, Two Systems' policy, maintaining long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macao and promoting the reunification of the motherland are one of the notable advantages of our country's system and governance."

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