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Hong Kong lawmakers to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover

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All 90 members of Hong Kong's Legislative Council will travel to Beijing for a week-long visit from July 19-25. This marks the first time the entire legislative body will visit the capital since the 1997 handover. The trip aims to deepen lawmakers' understanding of national developments and the upcoming 15th five-year plan, facilitating better alignment between Hong Kong and national strategies. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    All 90 Hong Kong lawmakers to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover

    Hong Kong’s legislature is set to visit Beijing as a full body for the first time since the city’s handover to Chinese rule in 1997, with all 90 lawmakers expected to join the delegation as it seeks better alignment with the national 15th five-year plan. Legislative Council presi…

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