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SCED holds briefing session on improvements to electoral system of Hong Kong (with photos/video)
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     The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, today (April 8) briefed representatives from the wholesale and retail sector on the amended Annex I to the Basic Law on Method for the Selection of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Annex II to the Basic Law on Method for the Formation of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and its Voting Procedures as approved by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.

     At the meeting, Mr Yau reiterated the necessity and urgency of improving the electoral system, highlighting its importance to creating a stable business environment and ensuring Hong Kong's prosperity and stability. He called on them to fully support the relevant amendments.

     Mr Yau stressed that by improving the electoral system, the excessive politicisation in society and the internal rifts that have torn Hong Kong apart can be effectively mitigated, thereby enhancing the governance capability of the HKSAR. The HKSAR will then be able to focus on addressing economic and livelihood issues, and developing the economy to achieve long-term prosperity and stability through leveraging its unique advantages and the staunch support of the Central Authorities.

     Mr Yau will conduct more briefing sessions in the coming days for textiles and garment, telecommunications, broadcasting, film and performing arts, and publishing sectors respectively on the relevant amendments.
 
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The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, today (April 8) hosted a briefing session on the improvements to the electoral system of Hong Kong. Photo shows Mr Yau (third right) at the meeting with representatives of the wholesale and retail sector.
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau (centre), today (April 8) briefed representatives of the wholesale and retail sector on the improvements to the electoral system of Hong Kong. Looking on are the Chairman of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association, Mrs Annie Tse (left), and the Legislative Council Member, Mr Shiu Ka-fai (right).

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Briefing sessions on improving electoral system of HKSAR
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