Chairman of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Lee Wai-king: Let Hong Kong, which is about to turn 30, better serve the overall development of the country

China News Service, Hong Kong, November 9th. Chairman of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Wai-king, said on the 9th that the Legislative Council is a partner in the reform of the SAR government. The two "both belong to the 'Hong Kong Team'" and will work together to make Hong Kong, which is about to "stand at thirty", more confident and stronger in a complex and changing environment, and better serve the overall development of the country.

On the same day, members of the Hong Kong SAR Legislative Council had a lunch with the Hong Kong SAR Chief Executive Lee Ka-chiu, members of the Executive Council and SAR government officials at the HKSAR Legislative Council Complex. Li Huiqiong delivered a speech at the event.

Li Huiqiong pointed out that one of the constitutional functions of the SAR Legislative Council is to debate public policies. Starting next year, when members propose motions without legislative effect for debate, they will attach research results and suggestions so that all parties can understand the relevant intentions and rationale.

She said that appropriation is another major task of the SAR Legislative Council. Of the more than 130 billion Hong Kong dollars allocated so far this year, nearly 30% has been used for projects related to the northern metropolitan area of ​​Hong Kong (referred to as "Northern Capital"). She revealed that the Legislative Council will resume the second reading debate on the "Northern Metropolitan Area Development Bill" on November 11. After the law is passed, the development of the northern metropolis will further "tear down walls and loosen restrictions."

Li Huiqiong mentioned that after the improvement of the electoral system, the SAR Legislative Council has changed from a focus on confrontation and low efficiency in the past to a focus on coordination, high efficiency, encouraging teamwork, and being result-oriented. She also reminded members to go deep into the community, understand social conditions and public opinion, and better assist the SAR government in its governance.

July 1, 2027 is the 30th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. Li Huiqiong said that the SAR Legislative Council will respond to the SAR government’s call and hold various celebration activities to tell the story of the country and Hong Kong and the story of “one country, two systems”.