China's top legislator confident of completing Hong Kong national security legislative task

China's top legislator Li Zhanshu Monday said he is confident of completing an important legislative task on safeguarding national security for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

Li made the remarks when he delivered a report on the work of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee to the third session of the 13th NPC for deliberation.

A draft decision on establishing and improving the legal system and enforcement mechanisms for the HKSAR to safeguard national security is under deliberation at the session.