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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
HONG KONG, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Voting for the 8th Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) concluded Sunday evening.
Voting began on Sunday at 7:30 AM local time. More than 600 polling stations were opened across the metropolis, where approximately 4.13 million registered voters could cast their ballots.
Long lines formed at many polling stations even before they opened. At the entrance, polling station staff and volunteers carefully assisted voters through the necessary procedures. After casting their vote, some voters took souvenir photos holding thank-you cards handed out by polling station staff.
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Lee Jiachao cast his vote at approximately 8:30 a.m. at a polling station at Raimondi College on Robinson Road. He noted that the Legislative Council elections are crucial for Hong Kong's overall development and future reforms, reflecting the expectations of Hong Kong society.
After the vote, many voters expressed hope that the new Legislative Council would play an even more significant role in advancing socioeconomic development and improving the well-being of the city's residents.
The new Hong Kong Legislative Council will consist of 90 members, 40 of whom will be elected by a committee of electors, 30 by functional constituencies, and 20 by territorial constituencies through direct elections. A total of 161 candidates participated in the election, with competition for virtually every seat.
The four-year term of the 8th Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will begin on 1 January 2026.
Vote counting began immediately after the voting ended. The results are expected to be announced on December 8. –0–
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