Hong Kong’s newly elected lawmakers are attending Legislative Council sessions more frequently than their veteran counterparts, but they are submitting significantly fewer questions to the government, according to a review of parliamentary records.
The data, compiled by the South China Morning Post, highlights a distinct behavioral shift among first-term legislators.
While attendance rates have improved, the volume of direct scrutiny directed at the executive branch has declined.
Notable examples include Miramar Group’s Alan Chan Chung-yee and athlete-turned-legislator Vivian Kong, who were among those submitting the fewest inquiries.
This legislative pattern emerges as Hong Kong faces pressure to revitalize its status as a global financial hub.
A recent report by the Financial Services and Development Council emphasized the need to diversify the pool of listed companies and investors to regain competitiveness in the initial public offering market.