Hong Kong newspapers have given extensive coverage on the decision by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, on the constitutional development of the Special Administrative Region. The papers note that it is a major breakthrough and a milestone in this regard.

Wen Wei Po says in its editorial the decision also charts a clearer direction for Hong Kong's future constitutional development, providing an institutional guarantee for the stability and development of the political system in Hong Kong.

Ta Kung Po daily in its editorial that the decision is not only a major breakthrough in Hong Kong's constitutional development but also a fundamental reflection of the political rights and interests of Hong Kong people under the principle of 'one country, two systems', 'Hong Kong people governing Hong Kong' and a high degree of autonomy,

In its commentary, the South China Morning Post says that the decision paves the way for the achievement of universal suffrage for both the Chief Executive and Legislative Council within a time frame.

Other daily newspapers, such as Mingpao, Singtao and Singpao, also carry commentaries urging Hong Kong people to treasure the opportunity and seek consensus to work towards universal suffrage in a pragmatic way.