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Eighth Term Legislative Council First Meeting - Hong Kong

This photo shows a scene at the first meeting of the eighth-term Legislative Council in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong pledges all-out efforts in fire aftermath, mulls reform to strengthen building safety" Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eighth Term Legislative Council First Meeting - Hong Kong

John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), attends the first meeting of the eighth-term Legislative Council in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 14, 2026. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong pledges all-out efforts in fire aftermath, mulls reform to strengthen building safety" Photo by Chen Duo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez as they leave the Elysee presidential Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, after meeting France President who convenes party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez arrives at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, to meet France's President who convene party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez arrives at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, to meet France's President who convene party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez arrives at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, to meet France's President who convene party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez arrives at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, to meet France's President who convene party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez arrives at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, to meet France's President who convene party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Meets with LR Party Leaders - Paris

Les Republicains party MP Annie Genevard, Head of the "Les Republicains" parliamentary group Senator Bruno Retailleau and President of the Regional Council of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Laurent Wauquiez arrives at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on August 23, 2024, to meet France's President who convene party leaders for consultations, in a bid to break political deadlock and form a government following snap elections. Weeks after legislative elections which produced a lower-house National Assembly with no clear majority, France still does not have a new prime minister. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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HKSAR chief executive signs safeguarding national security ordinance

STORY: HKSAR chief executive signs safeguarding national security ordinance SHOOTING TIME: March 22/Recent footage, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of John Lee signing the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance 2. various of views in Hong Kong 3. various of HKSAR Legislative Council STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Friday signed the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance passed by the HKSAR Legislative Council earlier this week. The ordinance will take effect upon gazettal on Saturday. The ordinance signifies that the HKSAR has fulfilled its constitutional responsibility as stipulated in Article 23 of the Basic Law to enact local legislation to safeguard national security, Lee said. "The completion of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law is essential to the implementation of the principle of 'one country, two systems,' ensuring the ef

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(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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HKSAR chief executive eyes boosting "mega-event economy," popularity-turned prosperity

STORY: HKSAR chief executive eyes boosting "mega-event economy," popularity-turned prosperity SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the HKSAR Legislative Council 2. mid shot of John Lee, chief executive of the HKSAR, speaking during an interactive and consultative question-and-answer session at the HKSAR Legislative Council 3. various of Hong Kong (file) 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief executive of HKSAR STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Thursday expressed hope to promote the "mega-event economy" to attract more visitors to Hong Kong and transform popularity into prosperity. Since the full resumption of normal travel early last year, Hong Kong has hosted a series of large-scale events, including international conferences, art exhibitions, sports events, and entertainment activities, Lee said during an interactive and consultative questio

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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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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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HK introduces stamp duty suspension arrangement for incoming talents' acquisition of residential properties

STORY: HK introduces stamp duty suspension arrangement for incoming talents' acquisition of residential properties DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of John Lee's second policy address 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, HKSAR Chief Executive 3. various of Hong Kong STORYLINE: Hong Kong introduces a stamp duty suspension arrangement for incoming talents' acquisition of residential properties, John Lee, chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Wednesday. Under the suspension arrangement, the payment of stamp duty concerned is suspended at the time of property acquisition, but the talent is required to pay the relevant amount if he or she is subsequently unable to become a Hong Kong permanent resident, Lee said while delivering his second policy address to the HKSAR Legislative Council. This is an enhancement of the stamp duty refund arrangement introduced last year for eligible incoming

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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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Hong Kong residents voice opposition to Japan's discharge of radioactive wastewater

STORY: Hong Kong residents voice opposition to Japan's discharge of radioactive wastewater DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of file of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant 2. various of protest 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOEPHY CHAN WING-YAN, Member of the Legislative Council, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): AGNES CHAU, Legislative assistant 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): KWOK YAT MING, Vice chairman, Hong Kong Federation of Journalists STORYLINE: Citizens from various walks of life in Hong Kong have expressed strong protests against the Japanese government's decision to discharge nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the sea despite the opposition of the international community. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOEPHY CHAN WING-YAN, Member of the Legislative Council, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region "Many Japanese restaurants here said that they will no longer use products imported from Japan. As you ca

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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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Hong Kong unveils new budget to bolster speedy economic recovery

STORY: Hong Kong unveils new budget to bolster speedy economic recovery DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the HKSAR's Legislative Council 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAUL CHAN, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR government STORYLINE: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Wednesday unveiled a budget for the new financial year, with a focus on measures to support the speedy recovery of the economy. Financial Secretary of the HKSAR government Paul Chan delivered the 2023-24 budget at the HKSAR's Legislative Council. He said that the Hong Kong economy will see a visible rebound this year with growth of 3.5 percent to 5.5 percent for the year as a whole. Chan noted that the Hong Kong economy contracted by 3.5 percent year on year in 2022 amid both external and domestic headwinds, while the underlying inflation rate remained moderate at 1.7 percent last year. He said that the economy will grow by an average of 3.

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H.K.'s former No. 2 to run for legislative seat

HONG KONG, China - Hong Kong's former head of civil service Anson Chan announced Sept. 11 she will run for a legislative council seat in an upcoming by-election, saying the result will be an indicator of the public's urge for democracy.

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Hong Kong by-election

HONG KONG, China, March 11 Kyodo - Pro-democracy election campaigners in Hong Kong pose on March 11, 2018 calling on people to vote in a Legislative Council by-election.

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Photos from Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Police officers stand guard near pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong's Mongkok shopping district on Nov. 20, 2014, as the Legislative Council resumes meetings and operations after some radicals stormed the council building the previous day.

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Photos from Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Pro-democracy porters continue their occupation in Hong Kong's Mongkok shopping district on Nov. 20, 2014, as the Legislative Council resumed meetings and operations after some radicals stormed the council building the previous day.

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Photos from Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - A pro-democracy protester sleeps near helmets in Hong Kong's Mongkok shopping district on Nov. 20, 2014, as the Legislative Council resumed meetings and operations after some radicals stormed the council building the previous day.

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Photos from Hong Kong

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Police stand guard under banners calling for real universal suffrage in Hong Kong's Mongkok shopping district on Nov. 20, 2014, as the Legislative Council resumed meetings and operations after some radicals stormed the council building the previous day.

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Election in Hong Kong

HONG KONG, China - Candidates and supporters celebrate in Hong Kong on Sept. 10, 2012, after hearing the results of the legislative council election, which was held the previous day.