Hong Kong’s political landscape enters a new chapter as the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) prepares to assume office with a mandate to accelerate the region’s development. Outgoing LegCo President Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen articulated this vision during a transitional press briefing on December 9, 2025, attended by both incumbent legislators and newly elected members.
The gathering followed Sunday’s electoral proceedings and Monday’s official results announcement, creating a forum for continuity and collaboration between outgoing and incoming representatives. Leung emphasized that the election outcomes demonstrate the successful implementation of the ‘patriots administering Hong Kong’ governance principle, which has established positive momentum for the region’s political development.
With the new LegCo comprising 50 re-elected veterans and 40 first-time legislators, Leung specifically encouraged experienced members to mentor newcomers during their transition into legislative responsibilities. This knowledge transfer, he suggested, would be crucial for maintaining effective governance and advancing Hong Kong’s reform agenda.
The eighth-term LegCo is scheduled to commence its four-year legislative term on January 1, 2026, marking the beginning of a new governance cycle for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This transition represents not merely a change of personnel but an opportunity to inject renewed vitality into Hong Kong’s development through collaborative efforts between the legislative body and the HKSAR government.