​The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, today (December 18) congratulated the elected members of the 2022 Legislative Council (LegCo) Election Committee constituency by-election and made the following statement:

     The 2022 LegCo Election Committee constituency by-election has concluded successfully. On behalf of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, I extend my congratulations to the four elected members.

     This by-election is the first LegCo by-election since the electoral system of the HKSAR was improved to implement the "patriots administering Hong Kong" principle. The HKSAR Government organised the by-election in accordance with the law, providing patriots aspiring to participate in policy debates with a fair, just and open election.

     I hope that the four newly elected members will assume their duties with due diligence, and, under the executive-led system and the "patriots administering Hong Kong" principle, create and develop an environment conducive for constructive policy debates and join hands with the government in solving different problems together. The government team and I will continue to strengthen the good executive-legislative relationship and maintain amiable interactions and co-operation with members of the LegCo, with a view to charting a brighter tomorrow for Hong Kong and our people.

     I also express my gratitude to colleagues from within and outside the Government who have played a part in organising this by-election. Their efforts have helped to enable a smooth and orderly election.

Ends/Sunday, December 18, 2022
Issued at HKT 13:55

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