Hong Kong’s newly-elected lawmakers have vowed to bring their professional expertise to bear on the Tai Po fire recovery, systemic reforms, and the city's long-term growth.
On Tuesday morning, the city’s incumbent and incoming legislators met the press at the Legislative Council Complex — the first such briefing since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s first LegCo term.
The new legislature, formed with all 90 seats confirmed after Monday’s vote count, will begin its official term on Jan 1.
Addressing the media briefing, outgoing LegCo President Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen noted that over the past two weeks, the entire community had united in response to the deadly fire in Tai Po — which so far has claimed 159 lives and thrown nearly 2,000 households into turmoil — with candidates suspending campaign activities to focus on supporting victims.
It is a testament to the city’s solidarity in times of crisis, stressed Leung.
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Leung emphasized that in the face of major social disasters, the LegCo must demonstrate strong resolve and determination to overcome difficulties. He called on new legislators to work wholeheartedly with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government to manage the complicated tasks of post-disaster support and reconstruction, including reviewing and amending legislation, approving funding, and promoting necessary systemic reforms to create a safer living environment for residents.
Leung also highlighted that the new LegCo comprises 50 re-elected lawmakers and 40 new faces, encouraging both junior and experienced members to enhance communication and collaboration to ensure a continuity of expertise and commitment.
Several incoming lawmakers told reporters that they had gathered numerous suggestions and opinions from the public during their canvassing campaigns, and pledged to apply their specialized experience in fields such as banking and engineering to promote the Tai Po fire recovery efforts.
They also expressed readiness to collaborate with the government in advancing Hong Kong’s long-term development, including deeper integration into the nation’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), accelerating the Northern Metropolis initiative, and promoting the transformation of the city’s fruitful research outcomes into practical industrial applications.
