Published: 14:16, January 1, 2026 | Updated: 14:40, January 1, 2026
8th-term LegCo of HKSAR holds oath-taking ceremony
By Xinhua
Lawmakers of the eighth-term Legislative Council swear into office at the ceremony administered and pose a group photo with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Jan 1, 2026. (EDMOND TANG / CHINA DAILY)

HONG KONG - The oath-taking ceremony for members of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was held on Thursday, marking the official start of their four-year term.

The ceremony started at 11:00 am local time, with HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu as the oath administrator.