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Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled
HK🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled

Hong Kong's Legislative Council members participated in a week-long 'national affairs study visit' to Beijing, with nearly all attending. The trip aimed to improve their understanding of national issues and enhance their ability to contribute to Hong Kong's role in national development. Lawmaker Stanley Ng described the event as a 'groundbreaking opportunity.' The article notes that while most legislators now attend sessions regularly, there were concerns in 2023 about low attendance rates, with many bills passing despite insufficient quorum.

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South China Morning Post logoSouth China Morning PostIndependentCenter7 hr. ago
Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled

Hong Kong's Legislative Council members participated in a week-long 'national affairs study visit' to Beijing, with nearly all attending. The trip aimed to improve their understanding of national issues and enhance their ability to contribute to Hong Kong's role in national development. Lawmaker Stanley Ng described the event as a 'groundbreaking opportunity.' The article notes that while most legislators now attend sessions regularly, there were concerns in 2023 about low attendance rates, with many bills passing despite insufficient quorum.

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