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Hong Kong Legislative Council election 2025
The next general election of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council will be held on December 7, the second under Beijing’s “patriots-only” electoral overhaul. The nomination period ran from October 24 to November 6.
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2025 Legco election candidates and results
Hongkongers head to polling stations on December 7 to elect 90 lawmakers
7 Dec 2025 - 11:41PM
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Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more
19 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Several Hong Kong lawmakers omit unpaid directorships in Legco declarations
17 Jan 2026 - 8:26PM
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3 new Hong Kong lawmakers fail to declare company shareholdings
Newcomers blame omissions on heavy workloads or misunderstandings.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:33PM
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Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu leads Legco affluence list with 54 properties
Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:38AM
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Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, Legco told – as it happened
City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:11AM
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Hong Kong’s new Legislative Council president must strike the right balance
In her new role, Starry Lee needs to lead the council in cooperating with the government while representing the voice of the public.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong politics
Starry Lee wins Hong Kong Legco presidency after 5-vote margin over Ronick Chan
Beijing’s top office overseeing city affairs hails selection of Legco president as a success of ‘patriots ruling Hong Kong’ principle.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:04AM
Hong Kong politics
Tight race for Hong Kong’s Legco presidency as parties allow free vote
Lawmakers to choose between Starry Lee and Ronick Chan as divided support and free voting set the stage for a closely fought contest on Thursday.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:46PM
Hong Kong politics
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Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities
How legislators vote will show how they see their roles and whether they prioritise national and city interests above personal political gain.
5 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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New Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau vows to strengthen oversight after Tai Po fire
Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism.
3 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong politics
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Expectations for Hong Kong’s newly sworn-in legislators are clear
Lawmakers must actively represent the people, raise questions about the work of the government under the Basic Law and cooperate on finding solutions.
2 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong politics
Young people’s input needed on pressing Hong Kong issues, incoming lawmaker says
Lawmaker-elect Grace Chan also says there is room for more effective communication within the social welfare sector.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:29PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Deadly Tai Po blaze affected Hong Kong Legco election voter turnout: minister
Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says city’s worst fire in decades ‘dampened enthusiasm’, leading to second-lowest rate since 1997.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:26PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong lawmaker says win will spur more vocal candidates in future polls
Mark Chong also calls on government to improve public trust by boosting oversight to avoid situations like the bottled water scandal and Tai Po fire.
20 Dec 2025 - 5:29PM
Hong Kong housing
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Fix housing to help young Hongkongers feel they belong here
If taken seriously, housing policy can restore trust in institutions and the foundations of civic life that elections alone cannot.
19 Dec 2025 - 11:13AM
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Hong Kong lawmakers-elect want more exchanges with government in policymaking
Elected legislators say sharing session shows government values ties with lawmakers and call for earlier engagement to create better policies.
18 Dec 2025 - 4:59PM
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Align with national goals, Xi urges Hong Kong with pat on back for Lee
President Xi has fully recognised the work done by Chief Executive John Lee over the year and urged the city to take further steps to play its part in the nation’s development.
17 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Legco election shows disruption can be good for Hong Kong politics
With fiercer contests, fresh faces and more community building on the ground, parties have found a way to navigate the new landscape.
15 Dec 2025 - 3:30PM
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Record tally of spoiled votes in Hong Kong poll ‘not due to pressure on public’
Authorities may reconsider introducing ‘smart ballot boxes’ to cut chance of voters wrongly marking papers, constitutional affairs chief says.
13 Dec 2025 - 6:06PM
Hong Kong politics
Incoming Hong Kong legislator Christine Fong disavows fiery mode of politics
Long-time district councillor and ‘Queen of Votes’ in recent Legco election pledges to ‘share honour and disgrace’ with government.
13 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien calls for expanding directly elected Legco seats
Outgoing legislator Tien says proposal will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:06PM
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Elected and outgoing Hong Kong lawmakers meet media in show of solidarity
Outgoing Legco president Andrew Leung calls on veteran and new legislators to communicate with one another, serve residents in wake of Tai Po fire.
9 Dec 2025 - 10:49PM
Hong Kong
‘High-quality democracy’: what does Beijing’s new phrase for Hong Kong mean?
Beijing seeks orderly form of politics with executive-led government working closely with lawmakers not in confrontation with each other, analysts say.
9 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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New Legco tasked with pushing for better governance of city, deepening reform
Lawmakers must work with the chief executive to advance post-fire recovery, improve livelihoods and encourage Hong Kong to play its unique role in national development.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
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Hong Kong’s DAB party loses popular support, but retains crown as Legco’s biggest
Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secures 250,000 fewer votes for directly contested seats compared with 2001.
8 Dec 2025 - 9:43PM
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Hong Kong’s new legislature to be youngest in 2 decades, averaging 51 years old
Legco rejuvenation driven in part by departure of 35 incumbent lawmakers, including 12 aged 70 or above.
8 Dec 2025 - 10:15PM
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From ‘Ne Zha’ to ‘Queen of Votes’: Christine Fong’s path to Hong Kong Legco win
After five failed attempts, 59-year-old Fong finally clinches Legco seat with 58,828 votes.
8 Dec 2025 - 11:30PM
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