Beijing's top official in the SAR, Zheng Yanxiong, said on Wednesday that Hong Kong is turning away from political turmoil and returning its focus to what made its name – economic development based on the rule of law.

The liaison office chief said the territory is heeding the clear directives President Xi Jinping issued last year regarding the central government's expectations of the SAR.

Hong Kong is a super-connector and is world class when it comes to attracting wealth and seizing opportunities provided by global changes, Zheng said at a forum.

He added that unity is the key to everyone's fortunes.

"It's very important to be united and work hard together. There's no need to ask about a hero's origins. It doesn't matter if a company is from Hong Kong, the mainland or overseas. It doesn't matter if you're a business leader or a grassroots person," he said.

"If everyone doesn't argue and scrap internally and moves forward together by finding common ground, then we can forge a new consensus and provide the vigorous strength for building a better Hong Kong."

At the same forum, Chief Executive John Lee said the SAR can prosper by tying into the nation's development, expanding international links, telling a good Hong Kong story on the global stage and staying united.

Hong Kong also needs to embrace the major opportunities provided by the nation's speedy development, he said.

Lee also stressed that the SAR government is working hard to get Hong Kong admitted into the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade pact.