1. Originally from Tianjin, Xia began his political career in the Communist Youth League.
11 Facts About Xia Baolong
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Xia Baolong was appointed director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office in February 2020.
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Xia Baolong joined the Chinese Communist Party in November 1973.
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Xia Baolong received a degree in Chinese from Hexi District Workers' University, an adult-education college, in 1980.
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Xia Baolong was an alternate of the 15th, 16th, and 17th Central Committees, and a full member of the 18th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.
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In November 2003, Xia Baolong was transferred to Zhejiang to become a Deputy Party Secretary of the province.
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Xia Baolong is alleged to have issued orders for the removal of thousands of crosses from churches, including the Sanjiang Church in the Wenzhou area.
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Under Xia Baolong, Zhejiang hosted the 2016 G20 Summit in Hangzhou.
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On 13 February 2020, Xia Baolong was appointed director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.
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In February 2021, Xia Baolong said that only "patriots" could govern Hong Kong, and that positions in the executive, legislature and judiciary must follow the order.
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In December 2021, Xia Baolong said that the people of Hong Kong would soon get "real" democracy under the new electoral system, where only "patriots" are allowed to serve.