Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his intention to continue tightening control of Hong Kong.

Xi delivered a report to the Chinese Communist Party's National Congress on Sunday.

Xi touted his government's contribution to bringing stability to Hong Kong, which saw a series of pro-democracy protests in recent years.

He said the Chinese government exercised its overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong as prescribed by China's Constitution and Hong Kong's Basic Law.

He said the national security law for Hong Kong has ensured that the special administrative region is governed by patriots. The law took effect in 2020.

The president added that Hong Kong restored order thanks to these moves, which he said have made a major turn for the better in the territory.

Xi pledged to "fully, faithfully, and resolutely implement" the country's "one country, two systems" policy and ensure that his government exercises overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong.

He said his government will support Hong Kong in better integrating itself into China's overall development.