BEIJING -- Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Tuesday met with a delegation from the Hong Kong Special Administration (SAR) Government, stressing patriotism.

The delegation was led by Cheung Wan-ching, Secretary for the Civil Service of China's Hong Kong SAR Government, along with other senior officials.

Hong Kong has maintained prosperity and stability since it returned to the motherland 19 years ago under the "one country, two systems" policy, and the central authorities will continue to firmly support the work of the Hong Kong SAR Government, said Li.

Li called on the Hong Kong officials to "fully and accurately" implement the "one country, two systems" policy, vigorously join the country's development and strive for Hong Kong's bright future.