Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau

The Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau (CMAB) is a bureau within the Hong Kong government responsible for policies related to constitutional development, electoral matters, human rights, legal aid, and affairs concerning Mainland China. It acts as a key interface between Hong Kong and the central government in Beijing. The CMAB is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in responding to legislative inquiries regarding significant public interest issues. Recent developments highlighting the Bureau's activities include the release of data showing a 38% increase in workplace sexual harassment complaints, as reported by the Equal Opportunities Commission, and the disclosure of the HK$1.13 billion expenditure for the 2023 Legislative Council election, a 35% increase over the 2021 poll. These disclosures, made in written responses to lawmakers, underscore the CMAB's role in transparency and accountability regarding important social and political matters in Hong Kong.