Hong Kong’s first-time lawmakers ask fewer questions but attend Legco more often
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Hong Kong's first-time lawmakers in the Legislative Council have asked fewer questions than their veteran counterparts but have shown higher attendance rates. Notable low-question submitters include Alan Chan Chung-yee and Vivian Kong Man-wai. Political observers suggest this trend may reflect newcomers' efforts to balance respect for the executive-led system.
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First-time lawmakers raised fewer questions than veterans.
Hong Kong's first-time lawmakers have raised fewer questions than their veteran counterparts.
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Political observers attributed the trend to newcomers seeking to balance respect for the executive-led system.
South China Morning Post- First-time lawmakers raised fewer questions than veterans.
- Higher attendance rate among first-time lawmakers.
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Loaded language removedHong Kong’s first-time lawmakers have raised fewer questions than their veteran counterparts but recorded a higher attendance rate, a South China Morning Post check has found. Alan Chan Chung-yee, who is also the chief operating officer of Miramar Group, and athlete turned legislator Vivian Kong Man-wai were among those who submitted the fewest questions to the government.
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Political observers attributed the trend to newcomers seeking to balance respect for the executive-led system.
South China Morning PostHong Kong's first-time lawmakers have raised fewer questions than their veteran counterparts.
South China Morning PostFirst-time lawmakers recorded a higher attendance rate than veteran lawmakers.
South China Morning PostAlan Chan Chung-yee and Vivian Kong Man-wai were among those who submitted the fewest questions to the government.
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