Commenting on the consideration for publishing the document, the office said it was released to review the historical facts and reveal the truth to help people better understand the sincerity and goodwill of the central government for the development of Hong Kong's democracy and the efforts it has made in this regard.

It was issued to refute false ideas and respond to malicious slander so that people will better understand the nature of the development of Hong Kong's democracy and further forge consensus on developing the city's democracy in accordance with the principle of "one country, two systems" and the Basic Law, the office said.