Promoting Constitution imperative in HKSAR

Top officials in Hong Kong stressed on Wednesday the importance of pushing ahead with understanding of the nation's Constitution and strengthening Hong Kong people's awareness of national identity.

Political heavyweights from central and local governments made the remarks at the city's third National Constitution Day forum, an annual special day adopted to enhance social awareness of the Constitution.

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor addressed the forum, saying she would lead the SAR government to continue to step up education on the Constitution and strengthen national identity awareness among teenagers and civil servants in the hope that the city can play its unique role in China's future development.