Hong Kong Lawmakers Extend Legislative Session for Policy Address Debate

Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for joint policy address, 5-year plan debate

Hong Kong lawmakers will hold a three-day joint debate in early October on the city’s annual policy address and first five-year plan, with Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king seeking to extend the session so legislators have enough time to reflect residents’ views. The Legco earlier announced a combined debate from October 7 to 9, requested by the government, to cover both the motion of thanks on the policy address and a government motion on the five-year blueprint moved by the...

By Matthew Cheng