Central government authorities support and welcome passage of Article 23 legislation in Hong KongHK to enact new national security ordinance on SaturdayChina continues improving environmental quality despite challengesChinese FM denounces 'freedom of speech' in U.S.Minister pledges to improve security of State benefitsXi congratulates Putin on reelectionWashington manipulates freedom of speech, report findsWang Yi reiterates Beijing's desire for peaceful reunification with TaiwanASEAN voices opposition to taking sidesOfficials from central government, HKSAR refute Western media reports on Article 23