BEIJING, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of China's State Council on Tuesday said it resolutely supports the decision made by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) for the sixth Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to continue performing duties.

The NPC Standing Committee's decision provides solid legal basis for the sixth LegCo to continue performing duties, said the office in a statement, adding that it will cooperate with relevant authorities in implementing the decision.

(Script by Xinhua)