Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) concluded its eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) elections this week, with all 90 seats finalized in the early hours of Monday. The newly elected body comprises 40 members selected by the Election Committee, 30 from functional constituencies, and 20 through direct geographical constituency elections.
This election marks another milestone in implementing the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong," ensuring alignment with national security priorities while maintaining the region's high degree of autonomy. The diverse representation across professional sectors and districts aims to balance grassroots interests with expert governance.
The eighth-term LegCo will officially begin its four-year mandate on January 1, 2026, tasked with addressing key challenges including housing affordability, economic diversification, and maintaining Hong Kong's status as a global financial hub. Political analysts anticipate enhanced cross-border collaboration with the Chinese mainland following this electoral cycle.
