Legco

/ ˈlɛɡkəʊ /

noun

1. the Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Example Sentences

Many in the LegCo are known to be pro-Beijing since China passed a law that only "patriots" can be part of the legislature, while the Hong Kong government's chief executive is essentially hand-picked by Beijing.

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The city's chief executive John Lee had backed this bill and urged LegCo to pass it, warning that a rejection would violate Hong Kong's rule of law and bring about "serious consequences".

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Hong Kong's government said: "The improved LegCo is now rid of extremists who wish to obstruct and even paralyse the operation of the government without any intention of entering into constructive dialogue to represent the interests of all Hong Kong people."

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A prominent opposition lawmaker, the 67-year-old helped set up the now disbanded opposition Civic Party in 2006 and by 2012 she had won a seat in LegCo.

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Mr Lau and Mr Chow were among hundreds who stormed LegCo and spray-painted Hong Kong's emblem in what became a pivotal moment in the 2019 protests.

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