Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for joint policy address, 5-year plan debate

Hong Kong's Legislative Council president, Starry Lee Wai-king, is seeking to extend a three-day joint debate scheduled for early October. This debate, set to take place from October 7 to 9, will cover both the government's annual policy address and its first five-year plan. The extended session is intended to provide lawmakers with sufficient time to thoroughly discuss these important documents and reflect residents' views. The combined debate was requested by the government and will include a motion of thanks for the policy address and a motion on the five-year blueprint. Lee stated her hope for a longer duration for this inaugural joint debate to allow for comprehensive discussion, with final arrangements pending confirmation with the chief executive.