2026 Election Committee Nominations Reach 1,112 Ahead of October 20 Deadline

2026-10-15 20:00 Last Updated At：20:08

29 more nomination forms for Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections received today

The Returning Officers for the various subsectors of the 2026 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections received a total of 26 nomination forms for candidates and three nomination forms from designated bodies today (October 15). This brings to 1 112 the total number of nomination forms for candidates and 38 the total number of nomination forms from designated bodies received since nominations opened on October 7. The nomination period will end on October 20.

The breakdown of candidate nomination forms received by each subsector is set out below:

First Sector
Subsector	No. of nomination forms for candidates received today	Cumulative total
Catering	0	17
Commercial (first)	0	19
Commercial (second)	0	19
Commercial (third)	0	21
Employers' Federation of Hong Kong	1	18
Finance	0	20
Financial services	0	20
Hotel	0	16
Import and export	0	19
Industrial (first)	1	19
Industrial (second)	0	20
Insurance	0	20
Real estate and construction	2	19
Small and medium enterprises	0	17
Textiles and garment	0	19
Tourism	0	20
Transport	0	20
Wholesale and retail	0	19

Second Sector
Subsector	No. of nomination forms for candidates received today	Cumulative total
Accountancy	0	17
Architectural, surveying, planning and landscape	12	18
Chinese medicine	0	19
Education	0	14
Engineering	0	17
Legal	1	16
Medical and health services	0	23
Social welfare	8	25
Sports, performing arts, culture and publication	0	15
Technology and innovation	1	18

Third Sector
Subsector	No. of nomination forms for candidates received today	Cumulative total
Agriculture and fisheries	0	72
Associations of Chinese fellow townsmen	0	60
Grassroots associations	0	75
Labour	0	60

Fourth Sector
Subsector	No. of nomination forms for candidates received today	Cumulative total
Heung Yee Kuk	0	30
Representatives of members of Area Committees, District Fight Crime Committees, and District Fire Safety Committees of Hong Kong and Kowloon	0	88
Representatives of members of Area Committees, District Fight Crime Committees, and District Fire Safety Committees of the New Territories	0	93

Fifth Sector
Subsector	No. of nomination forms for candidates received today	Cumulative total
Representatives of Hong Kong members of relevant national organisations	0	110

Total:	26	1 112

Besides, a total of three nomination forms were received from designated bodies by each subsector:

Accountancy
Designated body	No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today	Cumulative total
Association of Hong Kong Accounting Advisors Limited	0	1 (15 nominees in total)

Chinese medicine
Designated body	No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today	Cumulative total
WFCMS (Hong Kong) Council Members Association Limited	0	1 (15 nominees in total)

Legal
Designated body	No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today	Cumulative total
China Law Society's HK Council Members Association	0	1 (9 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	0	1 (3 nominees in total)
China Federation of Literary and Art Circles Hong Kong Member Association Limited	0	1 (9 nominees in total)
Hong Kong Publishing Federation Limited	0	1 (3 nominees 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	0	1 (15 nominees in total)

Religious
Designated body	No. of nomination forms received from designated bodies today	Cumulative total
Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong	0	1 (13 nominees in total)
Chinese Muslim Cultural and Fraternal Association	0	1 (10 nominees in total)
Hong Kong Christian Council	1 (12 nominees in total)	1 (12 nominees in total)
The Hong Kong Taoist Association	0	1 (10 nominees in total)
The Confucian Academy	1 (10 nominees in total)	1 (10 nominees in total)
The Hong Kong Buddhist Association	0	1 (10 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
Mainland China (Shenzhen) Consultant Services Centre, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Mainland China (Guangzhou) Consultant Services Centre, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Mainland China (Dongguan) Consultant Services Centre, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Mainland China (Zhongshan) Consultant Services Centre, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Mainland China (Huizhou) Consultant Services Centre, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Mainland China (Fujian, Xiamen) Consultant Services Centre, The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Tianjin	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Shanghai	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Zhejiang	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Guangdong	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Fujian	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Guangxi	1 (1 nominee in total)	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Sichuan	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Wuhan	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Liaoning	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China—Shandong	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Professionals (Beijing) Association	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Shanghai Hong Kong Association	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Guangzhou Tianhe Hong Kong and Macau Youth Association	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Association of China Business	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, Qianhai, Shenzhen	0	0
Hong Kong and Macau Entrepreneurs Branch, Chongqing Overseas Association	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Fujian Federation of Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
Hong Kong and Macao Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Federation in Zhongkai Huizhou	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
The Hong Kong Fellowship in Huadu Guangzhou	0	1 (1 nominee in total)
The Hong Kong Fellowship in Chancheng Foshan	0	0

Total:	3 (23 nominees in total)	38 (159 nominees in total)

Particulars of the nominations received today will be uploaded to the election website (www.elections.gov.hk).

Hong Kong Customs Organises a Customs YES Youth International Engagement Tour to Macao for Cultural Exploration.

Hong Kong Customs organises Customs YES Youth International Engagement Tour to Macao

Hong Kong Customs organised the Customs YES Youth International Engagement Tour to Macao on October 11 and 12. A total of 20 Customs YES members visited Macao. Through visits to the platform for commercial and trade co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, historical and cultural heritage sites, and local customs enforcement facilities, members gained a comprehensive understanding of Macao's unique advantages and hub functions in the country's overall opening-up. Members also participated in the 36th World Customs Organization (WCO) Asia/Pacific (A/P) Regional Contact Points Meeting to deepen their knowledge of international customs co-operation and frontier enforcement developments.

To strengthen interactive exchanges between the youth of Hong Kong and Macao, the delegation first participated in a Portuguese egg tart baking workshop alongside members of "Jovens Protectores do Original", the youth programme of Macao Customs, to experience Macao's distinctive culinary culture and to forge friendships. The delegation subsequently visited the Maritime Enforcement Department of the Macao Customs Service and toured its fleet to gain insights into Macao Customs' enforcement work in safeguarding maritime security, conducting marine patrols, and combating smuggling.

To enhance members' understanding of Macao's strategic positioning as "One Centre, One Platform and One Base", the delegation visited the Pavilion of China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform to learn about the development of economic and trade co-operation between the country and Portuguese-speaking nations, as well as Macao's bridging role in fostering Sino-Portuguese economic, trade, and cultural exchanges and co-operation. As this year marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the delegation also visited General Ye Ting's Former Residence to learn about the heroic deeds of the revolutionary predecessor, and modern Chinese history, thereby fostering their affection for and sense of belonging to the country. In addition, members toured cultural landmarks including the Ruins of St. Paul's, the Mount Fortress, and Rua do Cunha, experiencing firsthand the profound cultural heritage blending Chinese and Western influences in Macao.

Making full use of its capacity as the WCO Vice-Chair for the A/P region, Hong Kong Customs actively facilitated youth engagement on the global stage by specially arranging for the delegation to participate in the 36th WCO A/P Regional Contact Points Meeting held in Macao. During the welcoming reception of the meeting, Customs YES members assisted in receiving foreign guests and, for the first time, worked with a Macao youth representative to serve as masters of ceremonies. The youths from both sides demonstrated confidence and dedication in front of customs delegates across the Asia-Pacific region, telling the good stories of contemporary China and Hong Kong on the international stage.

Customs YES will continue to organise diversified Mainland and international exchange activities in alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan and the relevant policy directions set out in Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan. These initiatives aim to help young people broaden their global horizons, enhance their understanding of the development positioning of both the country and Hong Kong, and encourage them to proactively equip themselves, leverage their strengths, and actively integrate into and serve the overall development of the nation.

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