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Meet Hong Kong’s new lawmakers
Hong Kong elected a new term of its legislature in December under Beijing’s “patriots-only” political overhaul, with the the pro-establishment bloc sweeping all but one seat in the 90-strong Legislative Council amid a record low turnout. In this six-part series, the city’s novice lawmakers tell the Post their plans for the coming four years.
Updated: 22 Jan, 2022
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Legco’s odd man out to press for democratic reform, better welfare services
Only centrist lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen hopes government will heed feedback on Article 23 national security law.
16 Jan, 2022
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[2]
Priest lawmaker hopes to give jailed Hong Kong protesters a second chance
Keep protesters’ criminal records with judiciary, not police, to make it easier for them to get jobs, says Peter Koon.
18 Jan, 2022
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Hong Kong surgeon-turned-lawmaker hopes to improve primary health care services
Health care, housing are priorities, and democratic reforms can wait, says medical sector lawmaker David Lam.
19 Jan, 2022
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Legislative Council novice wants to close gap between the ‘2 Hong Kongs’
Wendy Hong says the city caters for the interests of wealthy elites, while shutting everyday residents out of its economic prosperity.
20 Jan, 2022
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Hong Kong lawmaker mounts a comeback after his ousting as Law Society head
Ambrose Lam resigned as president of the legal body in 2014 after a no-confidence vote over his praise for the Communist Party, but now he says he stands by his past remarks.
21 Jan, 2022
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Hong Kong lawmaker representing mainland firms says sector ready to lend a hand
Erik Yim Kong, general manager of China Merchants Port, says state enterprises plan to take on a more active role in tackling the city’s housing and livelihood issues.
22 Jan, 2022
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