Hong Kong has successfully concluded its eighth-term Legislative Council election, marking a significant democratic milestone for the Special Administrative Region. The election, held on December 7, 2025, demonstrated robust public participation with voter turnout across all constituencies substantially exceeding previous records.
The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council issued an official statement Monday congratulating the successful electoral process, noting that the high participation rates reflected broad societal recognition and strong support for the new political framework. The statement emphasized that the election results genuinely represent the will of Hong Kong citizens while advancing democratic development under the ‘one country, two systems’ principle.
Despite challenges including a recent devastating fire in Tai Po during the campaign period, the election proceeded smoothly through effective coordination between government agencies and emergency services. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and the SAR government implemented numerous innovative measures to ensure electoral arrangements complied strictly with legal requirements while simultaneously managing disaster relief operations.
The newly structured Legislative Council comprises 90 members representing three electoral pathways: 40 selected by the Election Committee, 30 from functional constituencies, and 20 through geographical constituency direct elections. All elected members have been characterized as patrions committed to Hong Kong’s prosperity, with demonstrated capabilities, sense of responsibility, and dedication to public service.
The central government expressed confidence that incoming legislators will uphold national sovereignty and security interests while supporting the executive-led governance structure. Expectations include effective management of executive-legislative relations, responsiveness to public needs, and consensus-building to drive post-disaster recovery, governance reform, and long-term stability. The eighth-term Legislative Council will commence its four-year mandate on January 1, 2026.