Hong Kong district councilors sworn in
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong district councilors sworn in

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, China. As the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's seventh-term district councilors were sworn in on Monday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu expressed the hope for them to firmly bear allegiance to the SAR and serve as a vital bridge between the government and the public to bring tangible improvements to communities. All 470 district councilors took their oaths to uphold the Basic Law and bear allegiance to the HKSAR.The ceremony was administered by Alice Mak Mei-kuen, secretary for Home and Youth Affairs. Lee hoped all the councilors could implement the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong" at the district governance level and uphold the important duty of safeguarding national security. Kam Man-fung, chairman of the Tuen Mun Fire Safety Committee and a district councilor of Tuen Mun District Committees, said that he would abide by his oath, uphold the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and serve the public with integrity.

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HKSAR new-term district councils showing new atmosphere: chief executive
11 months, 2 weeks ago

HKSAR new-term district councils showing new atmosphere: chief executive

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, China. HONG KONG -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that it is great to see the new-term District Councils, which have been in office for over a week, showing a new atmosphere and a new appearance. The DCs will collaborate with …

HKSAR new-term district councils showing new atmosphere: chief executive
11 months, 2 weeks ago

HKSAR new-term district councils showing new atmosphere: chief executive

China Daily  

A view of the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, China. HONG KONG -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that it is great to see the new-term District Councils, which have been in office for over a week, showing a new atmosphere and a new appearance. The DCs will collaborate with …

Lee hails competitive HK vote
1 year ago

Lee hails competitive HK vote

China Daily  

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District Council polls seen as final piece in principle of 'patriots governing HK'
1 year ago

District Council polls seen as final piece in principle of 'patriots governing HK'

China Daily  

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Implementing principle of 'patriots administering Hong Kong,' opening new chapter in district governance: Liaison office of central gov't in HKSAR
1 year ago

Implementing principle of 'patriots administering Hong Kong,' opening new chapter in district governance: Liaison office of central gov't in HKSAR

China Daily  

This undated photo shows the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. HONG KONG -- The Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Monday extended congratulations to the newly elected District Council councillors. The office said it believes that the new term District Councils will …

HKSAR chief executive congratulates newly-elected members of District Councils
1 year ago

HKSAR chief executive congratulates newly-elected members of District Councils

China Daily  

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Hong Kong congratulated on successful holding of district council election
1 year ago

Hong Kong congratulated on successful holding of district council election

China Daily  

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Lee: DC polls 'final piece in patriots governing Hong Kong'
1 year ago

Lee: DC polls 'final piece in patriots governing Hong Kong'

China Daily  

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Lee: DC polls 'final piece in patriots governing Hong Kong'
1 year ago

Lee: DC polls 'final piece in patriots governing Hong Kong'

China Daily  

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Central gov't lauds passage of HKSAR's district councils bill
1 year, 5 months ago

Central gov't lauds passage of HKSAR's district councils bill

China Daily  

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Hong Kong changes law to slash directly elected council seats, undermining democratic challenges
1 year, 5 months ago

Hong Kong changes law to slash directly elected council seats, undermining democratic challenges

Associated Press  

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Hong Kong to cut democratically elected seats on local councils
1 year, 7 months ago

Hong Kong to cut democratically elected seats on local councils

Hindustan Times  

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Hong Kong to cut elected council seats in blow to democracy
1 year, 7 months ago

Hong Kong to cut elected council seats in blow to democracy

Associated Press  

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Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls
1 year, 7 months ago

Hong Kong reduces directly-elected seats in district polls

Al Jazeera  

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Hong Kong plans electoral overhaul for district councils
1 year, 7 months ago

Hong Kong plans electoral overhaul for district councils

Associated Press  

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Xi Jinping backs new Hong Kong leader John Lee to maintain ‘order’
2 years, 6 months ago

Xi Jinping backs new Hong Kong leader John Lee to maintain ‘order’

The Hindu  

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Hong Kong election committee kicks off leadership polls with sole candidate, John Lee
2 years, 7 months ago

Hong Kong election committee kicks off leadership polls with sole candidate, John Lee

Firstpost  

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John Lee elected as Hong Kong’s next chief executive
2 years, 7 months ago

John Lee elected as Hong Kong’s next chief executive

Al Jazeera  

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Xi Jinping endorses Hong Kong’s elections
3 years ago

Xi Jinping endorses Hong Kong’s elections

The Hindu  

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Local voices call elections more representative, inclusive
3 years ago

Local voices call elections more representative, inclusive

China Daily  

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China approves overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system
3 years, 8 months ago

China approves overhaul of Hong Kong’s political system

Al Jazeera  

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Campaign launched in Hong Kong to collect signatures in support of NPC's decision on improving HKSAR electoral system
3 years, 9 months ago

Campaign launched in Hong Kong to collect signatures in support of NPC's decision on improving HKSAR electoral system

China Daily  

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Hong Kong’s Lam welcomes electoral changes, hints at vote delay
3 years, 9 months ago

Hong Kong’s Lam welcomes electoral changes, hints at vote delay

Al Jazeera  

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