At around 10:00 on the 20th, with the successful emergence of the last elected person in the functional sector, the results of the elections of the 7th Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were announced. The 90 parliamentarians who were successfully

Xinhua News Agency Hong Kong, December 20 (Reporter Niu Qi and Zhao Danping) At around 10:00 on the 20th, with the successful emergence of the last elected person in the functional sector, all the results of the elections of the 7th Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were announced. The 90 parliamentarians who were successfully elected after fierce competition will join the SAR governance team at a major turning point from chaos to governance and prosperity in Hong Kong, and are ready to go under the banner of "Patriots governing Hong Kong".

is located in the central counting station of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center , and the atmosphere is solemn and warm, and the staff tense and orderly count and confirm the votes one by one. After about 12 hours, all of them were confirmed by 40 members elected by the Election Committee, 30 members elected by functional groups and 20 members elected directly by the district.

This is the second important election practice in Hong Kong after improving the electoral system of the SAR. Under the new elective system, the Legislative Council seats have increased from 70 to 90. The system design of members is produced by three methods: election of the Election Committee, election of functional groups, and direct election of districts, ensuring that the Legislative Council can not only represent the interests of all sectors and regions, but also better represent the overall interests of Hong Kong. The broad representation, political inclusiveness, balanced participation and fair competition of the new elective system are fully reflected.

"The election of the Seventh Legislative Council of the SAR is an important election after improving the SAR's electoral system and implementing the principle of 'patriots governing Hong Kong'." Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Chief Executive Carrie Lam issued a statement after the election voting ended, saying that the new SAR Legislative Council will effectively improve the governance efficiency of the SAR and open a new chapter for good politics and good governance.

"Voting a vote responsible for history!" Starting early on the 19th, at polling stations across Hong Kong, there were endless voters coming to vote, showing the public's wide recognition of the election.

Hong Kong youth Xiao Ke, who came to vote, said that voting is not only a responsibility that citizens should fulfill, but also because of a sense of belonging. After the electoral system is improved, everyone hopes for better and newer changes and substantial improvements in the economy and people's livelihood.

This is a successful practice of democratic development with Hong Kong characteristics. 153 candidates from different backgrounds and different political views actively promoted the election platform and fully demonstrated their level of political inquiries and governance capabilities during the campaign.

The newly elected Election Committee Legislative Council member Mai Meijuan said that although the new Legislative Council member comes from different sectors, he must be patriots. I believe that the future parliament will be more united and efficient, and work together to solve the deep-seated problems in Hong Kong.

A new starting point and a new journey, a arduous task and a glorious mission. Promote a more benign administrative legislative relationship, focus on Hong Kong's long-term development, promote the resolution of deep-seated contradictions and problems, and further integrate into the overall national development... 7.5 million Hong Kong citizens look forward to the new Legislative Council members coming up with a satisfactory answer. And every Hong Kong citizen is actually facing the same serious problem.

is located in the Legislative Council Complex, No. 1 Legislative Council Road, Central. It adopts the traditional Chinese "round and round" architectural concept to highlight the independent, transparent and solemn image of the legislature.

In 2022, Hong Kong will celebrate its 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland. At the beginning of the new year, a new Legislative Council member will take office and open a new page of "patriots governing Hong Kong".