Team effort: Premier Wen Jiabao says co-operation and exchange between the Mainland and Hong Kong will be strengthened. (Pic: Xinhuanet)

Premier Wen Jiabao says co-operation and exchange between the Mainland and Hong Kong in the economic, trade, science and education sectors will be strengthened.

Delivering his Government work report at the 10th National People's Congress annual session in Beijing today, Mr Wen said the Central Government will work closely with Hong Kong and Macau to maintain long-term prosperity and stability.

It will continue to implement the principles of One Country, Two Systems and Hong Kong People Running Hong Kong, ensuring a high degree of autonomy.

The Central Government will, in strict accordance with the Basic Law, fully support the Chief Executive to develop the economy and people's livelihood, he added.