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(240320) -- BEIJING, March 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passes the safeguarding national security bill in a unanimous vote during the third reading in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2024. The ordinance fully implements constitutional responsibilities stipulated under Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law, and is considered crucial for fixing loopholes and weak links in the HKSAR's system on protecting national security. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SECURITY BILL-UNANIMOUS PASS (CN)

(240319) -- HONG KONG, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passes the safeguarding national security bill in a unanimous vote during the third reading in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2024. The ordinance fully implements constitutional responsibilities stipulated under Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law, and is considered crucial for fixing loopholes and weak links in the HKSAR's system on protecting national security. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SECURITY BILL-UNANIMOUS PASS (CN)

(240319) -- HONG KONG, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passes the safeguarding national security bill in a unanimous vote during the third reading in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2024. The ordinance fully implements constitutional responsibilities stipulated under Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law, and is considered crucial for fixing loopholes and weak links in the HKSAR's system on protecting national security. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SECURITY BILL-UNANIMOUS PASS (CN)

(240319) -- HONG KONG, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passes the safeguarding national security bill in a unanimous vote during the third reading in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2024. The ordinance fully implements constitutional responsibilities stipulated under Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law, and is considered crucial for fixing loopholes and weak links in the HKSAR's system on protecting national security. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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Safeguarding national security bill unanimously passed in HKSAR LegCo

STORY: Safeguarding national security bill unanimously passed in HKSAR LegCo SHOOTING TIME: March 19, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passing the safeguarding national security bill on Tuesday 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. various of Hong Kong (recent footage) STORYLINE: The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday passed the safeguarding national security bill, a milestone by the HKSAR in fulfilling its constitutional duty as stipulated under Article 23 of the HKSAR Basic Law. The bill was passed with all 89 votes in favor during the third reading at the LegCo. According to the HKSAR's law-making process, when a bill has been given three readings, it becomes an ordinance enacted by the LegCo. HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said aft

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SECURITY BILL-UNANIMOUS PASS (CN)

(240319) -- HONG KONG, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passes the safeguarding national security bill with all 89 votes in favor during the third reading in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SECURITY BILL-SECOND READING DEBATE (CN)

(240319) -- HONG KONG, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s Legislative Council (LegCo) completes the second reading debate on the Safeguarding National Security Bill in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2024. The HKSAR's law-making process requires bills to pass a third reading in the LegCo before they become laws. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SECURITY BILL-SECOND READING DEBATE (CN)

(240319) -- HONG KONG, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s Legislative Council (LegCo) pose for a photo before a meeting to resume the second reading debate on the Safeguarding National Security Bill, in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SECURITY BILL-SECOND READING DEBATE (CN)

(240319) -- HONG KONG, March 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)'s Legislative Council (LegCo) convenes a meeting to resume the second reading debate on the Safeguarding National Security Bill, in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2024. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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Legislation of Article 23 of HKSAR Basic Law urgent, cannot be delayed: chief executive

STORY: Legislation of Article 23 of HKSAR Basic Law urgent, cannot be delayed: chief executive SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hong Kong 2. various of John Lee addressing an interactive and consultative question-and-answer session STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday said legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law of the HKSAR should be completed as soon as possible as every day counts. By addressing national security risks, Hong Kong can accelerate its progress and strive to boost the economy, Lee said during an interactive and consultative question-and-answer session with the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo). In his opening remarks, Lee said that the legislation is a constitutional responsibility of the HKSAR, noting that national security risks are real and continuous, and can emerge unexpectedly. External forces are c

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Protests continue in Hong Kong against U.S. interference

STORY: Protests continue in Hong Kong against U.S. interference SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the protest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REGINA IP, Convener of Executive Council of HKSAR, member of LegCo of HKSAR 3. various of the protest 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAI TUNG-KWOK, Member of LegCo of HKSAR 5. various of the protest 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JOEPHY CHAN, Member of LegCo of HKSAR 7. various of the protest 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WONG, Hong Kong citizen 9. various of the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): HONG, Hong Kong citizen 11. various of the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong STORYLINE: Various sectors of Hong Kong continued to protest outside the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong on Monday, strongly condemning the so-called "bill" introduced by some U.S. lawmakers as a gross interference in Hong Kong's internal affairs and attempt to undermine the rule of

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CHINA-HONG KONG-U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL-SANCTION ATTEMPTS-PROTEST (CN)

(231106) -- HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chan Yung, member of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), protests outside the United States Consulate General in Hong Kong, south China, Nov. 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Protesters condemn sanction attempts outside U.S. consulate general in Hong Kong" (Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

(231026) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends a press conference, in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 25, 2023. Lee delivered his second policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo) in Hong Kong on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

(231026) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), speaks at a press conference, in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 25, 2023. Lee delivered his second policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo) in Hong Kong on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

(231026) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), speaks at a press conference, in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 25, 2023. Lee delivered his second policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo) in Hong Kong on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

(231026) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee (L, front), chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivers his second policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo), in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

(231026) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivers his second policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo), in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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HKSAR chief executive unveils measures to safeguard national security

STORY: HKSAR chief executive unveils measures to safeguard national security DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR chief executive STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YICHI, Xinhua correspondent "John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Wednesday unveiled measures to further safeguard national security." In his second policy address delivered to the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo) since taking office, Lee pledged to improve Hong Kong's relevant legal system and enforcement mechanisms to continue to safeguard national security. The HKSAR government is pressing ahead to draw up effective legislative options and will complete the legislative exercise in 2024 for Article 23 of the Basic Law of the HKSAR, which stipulates that the HKSAR shall enact laws on its own to prohibit acts and activities that endange

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-POLICY ADDRESS (CN)

(231025) -- HONG KONG, Oct. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), delivers his second policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council (LegCo), in south China's Hong Kong, Oct. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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HKSAR LegCo adopts district councils bill in landmark overhaul

STORY: HKSAR LegCo adopts district councils bill in landmark overhaul DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Legislative Council of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region STORYLINE: The Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Thursday unanimously passed the District Councils (Amendment) Bill 2023 after a third reading, an important milestone of the HKSAR's work on improving district governance. The amendment work implements the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong" at the district governance level to ensure that the district councils (DCs) are firmly in the hands of patriots, and strictly adhere to the positioning under the Basic Law of the HKSAR to carry out advisory and services functions, make due contributions to the HKSAR government's district governance work and effectively respond to the expectations of the public, said HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee.

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-LEGCO-ANTECHAMBER EXCHANGE SESSION (CN)

(220713) -- HONG KONG, July 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee (R, front) meets with President of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the HKSAR Andrew Leung (L, front) in Hong Kong, south China, July 13, 2022. TO GO WITH "1st antechamber exchange session held in HKSAR to enhance executive-legislative collaboration" (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-LEGCO-ANTECHAMBER EXCHANGE SESSION (CN)

(220713) -- HONG KONG, July 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee (3rd R, front) meets with President of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the HKSAR Andrew Leung (4th R, front) in Hong Kong, south China, July 13, 2022. TO GO WITH "1st antechamber exchange session held in HKSAR to enhance executive-legislative collaboration" (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-Q&A SESSION-LEGCO (CN)

(220706) -- HONG KONG, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee attends his first Q&A session with members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) in Hong Kong, south China, July 6, 2022. TO GO WITH "HKSAR chief executive John Lee vows results in addressing livelihood issues" (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-Q&A SESSION-LEGCO (CN)

(220706) -- HONG KONG, July 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee attends his first Q&A session with members of the Legislative Council (LegCo) in Hong Kong, south China, July 6, 2022. TO GO WITH "HKSAR chief executive John Lee vows results in addressing livelihood issues" (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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HKSAR LegCo president confident of enhanced executive-legislature relationship

STORY: HKSAR LegCo president confident of enhanced executive-legislature relationship DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hong Kong 2. various of the headquarters of LegCo 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ANDREW LEUNG KWAN-YUEN, President of LegCo of HKSAR 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ANDREW LEUNG KWAN-YUEN, President of LegCo of HKSAR 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ANDREW LEUNG KWAN-YUEN, President of LegCo of HKSAR 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ANDREW LEUNG KWAN-YUEN, President of LegCo of HKSAR STORYLINE: President of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the HKSAR, Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen, has expressed optimism about positive interactions between the HKSAR government and the legislature. Leung has served as a LegCo member for five terms. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ANDREW LEUNG KWAN-YUEN, President of LegCo of HKSAR "During certain periods of the fourth-term, fifth-term and sixth-term LegCos, opposition lawmakers made every effort to undermine the

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(HKSAR 25)CHINA-HONG KONG-LEGCO PRESIDENT-INTERVIEW (CN)

(220623) -- HONG KONG, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- President of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen receives an interview in south China's Hong Kong, June 10, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: HKSAR LegCo president confident of enhanced executive-legislature relationship" (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(HKSAR 25)CHINA-HONG KONG-LEGCO PRESIDENT-INTERVIEW (CN)

(220623) -- HONG KONG, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- President of the Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen receives an interview in south China's Hong Kong, June 10, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: HKSAR LegCo president confident of enhanced executive-legislature relationship" (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-HKSAR'S 7TH-TERM LEGCO-FIRST MEETING (CN)

(220112) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam attends the opening session of the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of the HKSAR in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 12, 2022. The seventh-term LegCo of the HKSAR held its first meeting on Wednesday morning. Its opening session is a question and answer session with Carrie Lam. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-HKSAR'S 7TH-TERM LEGCO-FIRST MEETING (CN)

(220112) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam attends the opening session of the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of the HKSAR in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 12, 2022. The seventh-term LegCo of the HKSAR held its first meeting on Wednesday morning. Its opening session is a question and answer session with Carrie Lam. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-HKSAR'S 7TH-TERM LEGCO-FIRST MEETING (CN)

(220112) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam attends the opening session of the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of the HKSAR in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 12, 2022. The seventh-term LegCo of the HKSAR held its first meeting on Wednesday morning. Its opening session is a question and answer session with Carrie Lam. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2021-CHINA NEWS

(220106) -- BEIJING, Jan. 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members count ballots for the election for the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 19, 2021. Polls closed at around 11:00 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) on Dec. 19, 2021 in the election for the seventh-term LegCo of the HKSAR, the first since improvement to the HKSAR electoral system. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH-TERM LEGCO MEMBERS-OATH-TAKING CEREMONY (CN)

(220103) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) pose for a group photo after the oath-taking ceremony in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 3, 2022. TO GO WITH "Oath-taking ceremony for HKSAR's 7th-term LegCo members begins" (Xinhua/Lui Sui Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH-TERM LEGCO MEMBERS-OATH-TAKING CEREMONY (CN)

(220103) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 3, 2022 shows the oath-taking ceremony for 90 members of the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in Hong Kong, south China. TO GO WITH "Oath-taking ceremony for HKSAR's 7th-term LegCo members begins" (Xinhua/Lui Sui Wai)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH-TERM LEGCO MEMBERS-OATH-TAKING CEREMONY (CN)

(220103) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 3, 2022 shows the oath-taking ceremony for 90 members of the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in Hong Kong, south China. TO GO WITH "Oath-taking ceremony for HKSAR's 7th-term LegCo members begins" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-7TH-TERM LEGCO MEMBERS-OATH-TAKING CEREMONY (CN)

(220103) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 3, 2022 shows the oath-taking ceremony for 90 members of the seventh-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in Hong Kong, south China. TO GO WITH "Oath-taking ceremony for HKSAR's 7th-term LegCo members begins" (Xinhua/Wang Shen)