China vows to resolutely fight 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces

China has pledged to resolutely fight separatist forces aimed at "Taiwan independence" and oppose external interference, according to a government work report submitted to the annual session of the National People's Congress, or the national legislature, which opened on Thursday.

The report stressed the need to fully implement the Communist Party of China's overall policy for the new era on resolving the Taiwan question, reaffirming commitment to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus.

China has vowed to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and advance the cause of national reunification, according to the report.

China will also resolutely implement "One Country, Two Systems." The report stated that Hong Kong and Macao are administered by patriots to ensure that both special administrative regions are more effectively governed in accordance with law and to promote their economic and social development.

China supports Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into and contributing to the country's overall development and further leveraging their unique strengths and important roles, the report said.

(With input from Xinhua)