Hong Kong Holds Legislative Council Election Amid High Voter Turnout

Hong Kong held its 8th-term Legislative Council election on Sunday, with long queues forming outside polling stations. 161 candidates are contesting the election for the 90-member council. HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee cast his ballot, hoping for a collective effort to move forward. Voters expressed hope for a new atmosphere in Hong Kong and a focus on rebuilding after a recent deadly fire. Voting concludes at 11:30 p.m. and the new term begins on January 1, 2026.