Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, May 18th. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam said on the 18th that the "Improvement of the Electoral System (Comprehensive Amendment) Bill 2021" will resume its second reading on the 26th. After the draft is passed, it will immediately enter the preparatory process for elections. Register for voters.
Carrie Lam introduced the progress of a number of legislative work when she met with reporters before attending the executive meeting that day.
She said that the bill on the oath of public officials passed last week, she will sign it within one or two days, and it will come into effect on the 21st.
The Home Affairs Bureau of the Special Administrative Region Government announced on the 18th the arrangements for the swearing of district councillors, which is an important step towards safeguarding "patriots ruling Hong Kong."
From now to the end of July, the SAR government will submit another 10 bills to the Legislative Council, including amendments to the national flag and national emblem.
Carrie Lam said that despite the heavy workload, she is still confident that the Legislative Council can complete the relevant work as soon as possible.