Remarks by LegCo President on conclusion of nomination period for LegCo General Election at media session
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Following is the remarks by the President of the Legislative Council (LegCo), Mr Andrew Leung, at a media briefing at the LegCo Complex today (November 6):
The nomination period for the General Election of the Eighth Legislative Council ends today (November 6), (with) over 160 young and promising contestants. All the contestants are patriots who love Hong Kong and have shown their commitments, capabilities and aspirations. They come from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds and distinct strengths, but share the same devotion to Hong Kong's development and to the best interests of the people. With their professional experiences in different sectors, I believe they will bring a new paradigm for the Eighth LegCo.
We are delighted to see that the upcoming election remains highly competitive. Same as the previous LegCo election, all 90 seats in each constituency are contested. The competitions in some constituencies are fiercer than in the last election. No one would receive the so-called "special blessing" as all contestants start on the same starting line and compete on the basis of their abilities, policy platforms and their dedication to serving the society, delivering a high-quality and civil election.
The election will enable every contestant to know better the public expectation on LegCo and the concerns of the citizens of Hong Kong. By bringing their voices into the Legislature, it will make both the LegCo and Government's governance more down-to-earth and aligned with the overall interests of the country and Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is now at a critical juncture filled with opportunities and challenges. The Seventh LegCo has delivered an impressive result in promoting Hong Kong's economic development and people's livelihood. Built on this high standard, I firmly believe the Eighth LegCo will do a better job and yield more fruitful results!
LegCo is an important part of the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region)'s governing team, bearing important responsibilities for enhancing the capability and effectiveness of the governance. Members of the Eighth LegCo are charged with heavy responsibilities for speaking on behalf of the people and promoting good governance. They also need to help all sectors of Hong Kong to seize opportunities and further integrate into the national development under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
The upcoming election is not only an important milestone for advancing high-quality democratic development but also a key moment for all Hong Kong people to choose and create a better future. Although I am not running for re-election, I will fully support the upcoming General Election. A smooth conduct of the election in an open, fair, just, safe and orderly manner is of paramount importance.
LegCo election has always been a major event in the constitutional development of the Hong Kong SAR. The Legislature has returned to rationality and there is no longer internal strife. Our work seems to be easier, but every vote counts in the election. I urge all voters to fulfill their civic responsibility and cast their ballots on December 7 to elect your representatives in LegCo.
Today, Dora, the Secretary General of the LegCo Secretariat, and I have issued a letter to all Members and their staff, as well as all staff of the Secretariat, urging them to vote. It is our duty to lead by example, taking concrete actions to show support for the LegCo election and demonstrating our commitment to Hong Kong SAR's future!
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)
Ends/Thursday, November 6, 2025
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