24 more nomination forms for Election Committee Subsector By-elections received today
The Returning Officers for various subsectors of the 2025 Election Committee (EC) Subsector By-elections received a total of 23 nomination forms for candidates and one nomination form from designated bodies today (July 25). This has brought to 86 the total number of nomination forms for candidates and seven the total number of nomination forms from designated bodies received since nominations for the By-elections opened on July 22. The nomination period will end on August 4.
If there is a contested election for an EC subsector, a poll will be held on September 7.
The By-elections will fill a total of 93 vacancies in the membership of the EC to be returned by election involving 28 subsectors. The breakdown of nomination forms received for the relevant subsectors is set out below:
First Sector |
Subsector |
No. of nomination forms for candidates received today |
Cumulative total |
Catering |
1 |
1 |
Commercial (first) |
2 |
2 |
Commercial (second) |
1 |
Commercial (third) |
2 |
Employers' Federation of Hong Kong |
1 |
Hotel |
1 |
Import and export |
2 |
Industrial (first) |
1 |
1 |
Industrial (second) |
1 |
Real estate and construction |
1 |
2 |
Small and medium enterprises |
1 |
Tourism |
1 |
Transport |
1 |
1 |
Second Sector |
Subsector |
No. of nomination forms for candidates received today |
Cumulative total |
Architectural, surveying, planning and landscape |
1 |
1 |
Chinese medicine |
1 |
Education |
2 |
2 |
Legal |
1 |
1 |
Medical and health services |
Sports, performing arts, culture and publication |
1 |
Technology and innovation |
5 |
5 |
Third Sector |
Subsector |
No. of nomination forms for candidates received today |
Cumulative total |
Agriculture and fisheries |
1 |
1 |
Associations of Chinese fellow townsmen |
1 |
7 |
Grassroots associations |
4 |
8 |
Labour |
3 |
Fourth Sector |
Subsector |
No. of nomination forms for candidates received today |
Cumulative total |
Heung Yee Kuk |
Representatives of members of Area Committees, District Fight Crime Committees, and District Fire Safety Committees of Hong Kong and Kowloon |
5 |
Representatives of members of Area Committees, District Fight Crime Committees, and District Fire Safety Committees of the New Territories |
1 |
8 |
Fifth Sector |
Subsector |
No. of nomination forms for candidates received today |
Cumulative total |
Representatives of Hong Kong members of relevant national organisations |
1 |
26 |
Total: |
23 |
86 |
Besides, 10 vacancies involving five subsectors to be returned by nomination will be filled through supplementary nominations by designated bodies. The breakdown of nomination forms received for the relevant subsectors is set out below:
Accountancy |
Designated body |
No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today |
Cumulative total |
Association of Hong Kong Accounting Advisors Limited |
1 (3 nominees in total) |
Sports, performing arts, culture and publication |
Designated body |
No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today |
Cumulative total |
Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China |
1 (1 nominee in total) |
Hong Kong Publishing Federation Limited |
1 (1 nominee in total) |
Technology and innovation |
Designated body |
No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today |
Cumulative total |
The Greater Bay Area Association of Academicians |
1 (1 nominee in total) |
1 (1 nominee in total) |
Religious |
Designated body |
No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today |
Cumulative total |
Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong |
Chinese Muslim Cultural and Fraternal Association |
1 (1 nominee in total) |
The Hong Kong Taoist Association |
1 (2 nominees in total) |
Representatives of associations of Hong Kong residents in the Mainland |
Designated body |
No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today |
Cumulative total |
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Guangdong |
1 (1 nominee in total) |
Total: |
1 (1 nominee in total) |
7 (10 nominees in total) |
Particulars of the nominated persons received today will be uploaded to the election website (www.elections.gov.hk).
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ExCo Non-official Members congratulate successful launch of manned Shenzhou-23 spacecraft
The following is issued on behalf of the Executive Council Secretariat:
Non-official Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) today (May 24) warmly congratulate the successful launch of the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship. They extend their highest respect to all crew members, including Dr Lai Ka-ying, the first payload expert from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The Convenor of ExCo Non-official Members, Mrs Regina Ip, said, "This year marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This mission is the first manned spaceflight during the 15th Five-Year Plan period and the first time a Hong Kong expert has participated, which is a truly momentous occasion. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the country for providing Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent with this invaluable opportunity to take part in the country's aerospace endeavours. Dr Lai has successfully undergone the rigorous selection and training process to become one of the country's fourth batch of astronauts, and China's fourth female astronaut to reach space, contributing Hong Kong's strength to the national aerospace endeavours. She has exemplified the Lion Rock spirit of rising to challenges with resilience and perseverance. Her courage and determination are truly admirable, and all Hong Kong citizens are immensely inspired and proud of her. The understanding and support of her family are also essential for her to participate in this mission with resolution. I am deeply grateful for their support and commitment.
"The HKSAR Government is actively developing Hong Kong into an international innovation and technology centre and supporting promising research projects through various funding schemes. As an example, the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (MUSICO) camera, developed under a project led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and funded by the Government's Innovation and Technology Support Programme Special Call on Aerospace Technology, has successfully arrived at China's Tiangong Space Station, becoming Hong Kong's first scientific payload aboard the station. This fully demonstrates Hong Kong's innovation and technology edge and talent advantages."
Non-official Members of the Executive Council expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the country for its high recognition of Hong Kong's innovation and technology talent, development and achievements, as well as its profound emphasis, care and support for Hong Kong's scientific and technological development. They firmly believe that the HKSAR Government will seize this historic moment to nurture more outstanding innovation and technology talent for the country and Hong Kong, and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.
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