Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Rule Changes

Oversees fire inquiry hearings from March 2026 and building reforms post-LegCo election

Since 2021, Beijing has reshaped Hong Kong’s electoral system to ensure only pre-vetted “patriots” can run for office, slashing directly elected seats and purging opposition. The second Legislative Council election under these rules on December 7, 2025, recorded a turnout of about 31.9%—the second-lowest on record—amid grief over the Wang Fuk Court fire two weeks prior, signaling ongoing public disengagement despite government efforts to boost participation.

Updated Feb 6