The Hong Kong leader has left for the Chinese capital, Beijing, to meet President Xi Jinping and discuss the political and economic situation in the Chinese territory, which has plunged into chaos over the past six months, Eurasia Diary reports citing Press TV.

Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, is scheduled to meet President Xi on Monday and hold meetings with other senior officials during the four-day visit, according to local media.

The Chinese ruled city has been rocked by turbulent protests since June, when the government proposed a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China. The bill was later suspended indefinitely, but the protests continued and became violent.

More than 5,000 people have been arrested during the protests that have taken an increasingly violent form.

Many protesters are angry at the government of Lam, charging it with failing to address their issues.

Earlier this week, Lam said she will focus her efforts on restoring law and order to her city.

A report, however, said back in November that the Chinese leadership has set up a crisis command center and is considering replacing Lam.

But the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Office in Hong Kong called the report “false.”

“No matter how the situation in Hong Kong changes, the Chinese government’s determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests is unwavering,” it said in a statement.