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

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

RANK_REASON A full legislative body from a major city is undertaking a significant political visit to the national capital for the first time in decades. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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• 1997 handover
• Beijing
• 15th five-year plan
• Hong Kong
• July 19
• July 25
• Legislative Council
• Starry Lee Wai-king

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