Starry Lee Wai-king

Starry Lee Wai-king is the President of Hong Kong's Legislative Council (LegCo) and the city's sole delegate to the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee. She is currently newsworthy due to her involvement in several significant developments concerning Hong Kong's governance and its relationship with mainland China. Recently, Lee has been advocating for the LegCo to explore a mainland-style oversight system for bills enforcement. This proposal aims to scrutinize the implementation of approved bills and funding, drawing inspiration from mainland China's practices. Furthermore, she plans to propose boosting Hong Kong's role as an offshore renminbi hub at the upcoming 'two sessions' in Beijing, aiming to attract global capital amid geopolitical tensions. Her actions and statements reflect the ongoing emphasis on Hong Kong's executive-led governance system and its alignment with Beijing's expectations, as highlighted by Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang's recent visit and remarks.