Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang, meeting Hong Kong's deputies to the national legislature during the “two sessions,” emphasized the importance of the executive-led governance system and hoped the Legislative Council would explore and study it to achieve practical outcomes meeting central government requirements.
Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang, on March 7, 2026, met with Hong Kong's deputies to the National People's Congress in Beijing during the “two sessions.” For the second consecutive day, he emphasized the importance of the executive-led governance system, stating that its implementation is not solely the responsibility of the city leader or the government.
Ding said: “After this topic has been raised, all sectors must strengthen their research, exploration and practice, continuously summarising experiences.” He added that the Legislative Council (Legco) in particular has tremendous scope to contribute under the executive-led system, with “vast room for practice, exploration and theoretical research.”
The remarks aim to encourage Hong Kong's Legco to support central government requirements through practical outcomes. Ding's speech reflects Beijing's ongoing focus on Hong Kong's political structure, including the Central Leading Group on Hong Kong and Macau Affairs. Hong Kong Legco President Starry Lee Wai-king and others were involved, though no specific responses were noted.
In context, the executive-led system is a core principle under Hong Kong's Basic Law, designed to ensure coordination between the executive and legislature. As a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and vice-chairman of the National People's Congress, Ding's comments carry high-level guidance.
