Legislative Council

The Legislative Council (LegCo) is the law-making body of Hong Kong. Recent news highlights its role in shaping the city's future, particularly in economic development and national security. Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang has urged the LegCo to deliver practical outcomes aligned with Beijing's expectations. The LegCo is involved in major projects like the Northern Metropolis, with lawmakers discussing funding mechanisms such as university bond issuance. Financial Secretary Paul Chan addressed the LegCo on the budget, outlining spending and relief measures. The LegCo's 2020 election is still generating news, with verdicts pending on appeals of activists convicted of subversion related to that election. Starry Lee, a LegCo member, is advocating for Hong Kong to strengthen its role as an offshore renminbi hub. These events underscore the LegCo's continued significance in Hong Kong's governance and its relationship with mainland China.