Hong Kong’s Legco sets off for Beijing on week-long national affairs study trip

Hong Kong’s lawmakers have embarked on an unprecedented week-long study visit to Beijing, with the Legislative Council’s president saying the trip would help their work of ensuring the city better aligns with national development. Starry Lee Wai-king on Sunday highlighted the significance of the trip, which marks the first time the entire legislature has travelled to the capital for such a “national affairs study visit”. “It is a good time for lawmakers to gain a first-hand understanding of…