Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
潮屬總會多年來弘揚"愛國愛港愛鄉"的精神，積極推動"一國兩制"，在支持特區政府施政、聯繫同鄉情誼、推廣中國傳 統文化方面，都作出了很多貢獻。
By promoting the spirit of love for Hong Kong the country and homeland and actively promoting one country two systems throughout these years FHKCCC has contributed substantially in supporting the governance of the SAR Government cultivating friendship among fellow townsmen as well as promoting traditional Chinese culture
潮屬總會無論在規模、歷史及對社會的影響方面，都較其他同鄉會優勝，所以這次未能入選成為選委會界別分組的指明實體，實屬不公。
FHKCCC excels over other fellow townsmen associations in terms of scale history and influence on society . Therefore it is indeed unfair that FHKCCC has not been listed as a specific entity of the relevant EC subsector
既然政府已經作出決定，我希望政府能夠正視這個總會對香港的經濟、政治、民生發展所作出的貢獻，如果未來有機會再檢討擴大選委會資格的時候，我希望局方或政府可以具體、詳細地研究這個總會的未來。
Now that the Government has already made a decision I hope the Government would seriously take into consideration the contribution of this Federation to the development of the economy politics and peoples livelihood in Hong Kong . I hope the Bureau or the Government would study specifically and in detail the way forward of this Federation if the opportunity to review an expansion of EC membership arises in the future
我特別歡迎政府在《2021年完善選舉制度條例草案》審議階段聆聽我們的意見後，作出兩項重要的修改，一是候選人資格審查委員會的組成，最初只有數名官守成員，相信也是主要官員。
In particular I welcome two important amendments made by the Government after listening to our views at the scrutiny stage of the Improving Electoral System Bill 2021 the Bill . One of them is about the composition of the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee CERC which initially consisted of only several official members whom I believe would be principal officials
我記得當時有議員提問，如果主要官員擔任資審會成員後參選，會有何安排？
I remember that a Member asked at that time what arrangements would be made if a principal official serving as a member of CERC wished to stand for election
政府答稱，有關主要官員如要參選，便須辭職。
The Government replied that the principal official concerned would have to resign if he wished to run in the election
但是，這是無補於事的，因為到資審工作完成的時候，如果那位欲參選的官守成員居心不良，可能已"DQ"了其潛在對手，所以是沒有用的。
However this would not help because by the time the review was completed if the official member who wanted to run in the election had an unscrupulous intention he might have disqualified his potential opponents already . Hence it would be useless
然而，其實最大的問題是，任何一次行政長官選舉，最有條件參選的當然是現任行政長官。
Nevertheless actually the biggest problem is that in any Chief Executive election the one in the best position to stand for election is of course the incumbent Chief Executive
我相信任何一位有志服務社會的人士，如果擔任了行政長官，便一定想連任，因為10年才可以貫徹其理念及政綱。
I believe that anyone who aspires to serve the community will definitely wish to be re - elected after assuming office as Chief Executive since it may take 10 years to carry through his belief and manifesto
所以，實在需要一些獨立、地位崇高、沒有政黨聯繫的人士作為公證人，並且要向中央提交資料，因為中央政府才是真正最終的"球證"，看着香港選舉如何進行，讓每數年舉行一次的行政長官選舉不會把香港變成一個"屍殺特區"。
Therefore there is really the need for some independent persons with a high status and no political affiliation to act as adjudicators and submit information to the Central Government because the Central Government is the genuine ultimate referee overseeing how elections in Hong Kong are conducted such that the Chief Executive election held once every few years will not turn Hong Kong into a special administrative region with ruthless fighting
因此，我歡迎這項修正案。
Hence I welcome this amendment
另一項重要的修正案，亦是我們在《條例草案》審議階段提出的。
Another important amendment was also proposed by us during the scrutiny of the Bill
根據原有條文，如果在選舉日期前有候選人過世或被剝奪資格，便須終止選舉。
According to the original provisions if a candidate has died or is disqualified before the date of the election the election shall be terminated
我記得當時在席委員聽到後也感到錯愕，為何要終止選舉？
I remember that at that time Members present were confounded upon hearing it . Why should the election be terminated?
我的第一個反應是，這樣對候選人很不公平，因為每位參選人也知道，每次參加選舉也要投放大量精力、資源、汗水、淚水，不單候選人，其整個團隊也要花上很多心血。
My first reaction was that it was unfair to the candidates because as every candidate knows every time they stand for election they have to put in enormous efforts and resources with sweat and tears . Not only the candidates but also their entire teams have to work very hard
如果因另一位候選人不幸過世或刻意把自己"DQ"，便要終止選舉，對其他候選人很不公平，特別是在這樣的情況下，沒有機制發還或補償候選人的選舉經費。
If the election is terminated because another candidate has unfortunately passed away or deliberately got himself disqualified it is unfair to the other candidates especially when there is no mechanism to reimburse or compensate the candidates for their election expenses under such circumstances
可是，一個更重要的危機是，如果有人居心不良因為每次選舉也有很多詭異事件出現，全世界也有如果有人在提名結束後或選舉前，刻意放出一些"材料"，企圖使某名候選人被"DQ"，甚至導致20名候選人在各區被"DQ"，整個選舉豈非要終止？
Yet a more serious crisis is that if someone has an unscrupulous intention―because in every election many strange things would happen and such is the case around the world―if after the close of nominations or before the election someone deliberately releases some materials in an attempt to cause a certain candidate to be disqualified or even lead to the disqualification of 20 candidates in the various districts does that mean the whole election has to be terminated?
雖然這聽起來好像很荒誕，但我們不可以排除任何可能性，以往也沒有人想到會有人搞"35+"，我們哪會想到有人會搞初選，還要求參選人當選後甚麼也要否決，連未看過的預算案也要否決，直至迫使行政長官下台為止？
Although this may sound absurd we cannot rule out any possibility . In the past no one would have thought that some people would stage 35 . How could we have thought that some people would stage a primary election and request the candidates to veto everything after being elected including the Budget which they had not even read until the Chief Executive is forced to step down?
這項修正案訂明，如有候選人不幸去世或被"DQ"剝奪資格，也不用終止選舉，選舉可以繼續舉行，是最妥當和公平的做法。
This amendment provides that if a candidate has unfortunately passed away or is disqualified the election does not have to be terminated . The election can proceed . It is the most proper and fairest approach
因此，主席，我支持這些修正案及局長提出的其他修正案。
Therefore Chairman I support these amendments and the other amendments proposed by the Secretary
主席，剛才各位同事也說得很好，我與他們同樣歡迎《2021年完善選舉制度條例草案》通過嚴謹的法律草擬及審議工作後終於走到三讀這一步。
President all remarks by fellow Members just now were very well said and I too welcome the Third Reading of the Improving Electoral System Bill 2021 the Bill which is the final step after a stringent law drafting and scrutiny process
現時是一個歷史時刻，我相信《條例草案》通過後，香港將可以開創一個新時代，立法會能回歸正軌。
This is a historic moment and I am sure that after the passage of the Bill Hong Kong will open a new chapter while the Legislative Council will get back on the right track
我們一方面肩負審批法律和開支建議的工作，另一方面亦會監察政府，相信將來不單可以協助特區政府解決很多迫切的經濟民生問題，亦可以令社會更加和諧。
It is believed that by executing our functions of vetting and approving legislative and funding proposals on the one hand and monitoring the Governments performance on the other we will be able to not only assist the SAR Government in tackling many pressing economic and livelihood issues but also foster a more harmonious society
我代表新民黨支持《條例草案》三讀通過。
On behalf of the New Peoples Party I support the Third Reading and passage of the Bill
選舉前，很多候選人遇到很多暴力的對待和威嚇，我也不在此細說了。
Before the election many candidates encountered a lot of violence and intimidation but I will not go into the details here
有些長者辛辛苦苦輪候數小時才成功投票，有些事實上真的沒有辦法，輪候了個多兩小時後，結果亦無法投票。
Some elderly people had to take the trouble to wait for several hours before they could cast their votes . Some others were really helpless and turned out to be unable to vote after waiting for one to two hours
當時我親自致電不同的政府部門和民政事務處，詢問可否在投票站內容許長者、孕婦和殘障人士輪候另一條隊伍，我得到的答案是可以的，投票站主任可以幫助作出特別安排，可以恩恤處理。
At that time I personally called various government departments and District Offices to ask if the elderly pregnant women and persons with disabilities could be allowed to wait in a separate queue at the polling station . The answer I received was in the positive . The Presiding Officer could help to make special arrangements on compassionate grounds
但是，當我們的同事、義工找投票站主任或投票站的工作人員時，其實每個投票站也有不同的處理方法。
However when our colleagues and volunteers approached the Presiding Officer or polling staff actually each polling station had a different way of handling the matter
有些投票站在某個時段可以這樣做，但有些投票站卻怎樣也不肯安排另一條隊伍，令到當天很多市民無法投票。
Some polling stations could work in this way at certain times whereas some others refused to arrange another queue no matter what thus causing many people to be unable to vote on that day
這是很不公平、很不公道的地方。
This was rather unfair and unjust
所以，我十分歡迎政府接納了我們的意見，在第163條加入第52A條，賦權投票站主任可以為有需要的選民設置特別隊伍，即我們說的"關愛隊"，對象包括70歲或以上的人士、孕婦、殘疾人士及有需 要的人士。
Hence I greatly welcome that the Government has accepted our view and added section 52A in clause 163 to empower the Presiding Officer to set up a special queue for electors in need the caring queue as we call it . The targets include people aged 70 or above pregnant women persons with disabilities and people in need
我覺得這是好事，因為在法例裏清楚說明賦權投票站主任可以這樣做的話，即是他不可以不做，亦不可以僅僅酌情處理。
I think this is good because if it is explicit stated in the legislation that the Presiding Officer is empowered to do so that means he cannot refrain from doing so . Neither can he merely exercise his discretion
酌情代表他可以做，亦可以不做，但如果法例訂明了，即是一定可以做。
Discretion means that it is up to him to do it or not but if it is clearly stipulated in the legislation that means he can certainly do it
但是，當我想到實際環境的時候，仍然有點擔心。
Nevertheless when I think about the actual situation I am still a bit worried
現時可以這樣做，但我們也知道，有些投票站的位置比較狹窄，屆時即使分了兩條隊伍，也可能要輪候一段時間。
Now this can be done but we know that some polling stations have relatively narrow space . Even if there are two separate queues people may still need to wait for a period of time
第二，今次加入了這項條文後，雖然投票站主任可以容許有"關愛隊"，但其實仍未解決重複排隊的問題，仍然可能會有人不斷重複排隊，導致我剛才所說的例子發生。
Secondly after the addition of this provision although the Presiding Officer can set up a caring queue the problem of repeated queuing has not yet been solved . It is still possible that some people will keep queuing up repeatedly resulting in the occurrence of the example I have just mentioned . A member of the public has complained to me that he is not among the types of people mentioned just now
曾有市民向我投訴，他不是剛才提及的那數類人，即他未滿70歲，亦不是孕婦或殘疾人士，他只是趕着上班；因為投票站的開放時段所限，他上班後便會趕不及回來投票，失去投票的機會，所以他要在上班前投票。
He was under 70 not a pregnant woman or a person with disabilities . He was just in a hurry to go to work . Owing to the limited opening hours of the polling station after going to work he would not be able to come back in time and would lose his chance to vote
如果因為有人不斷重複排隊，令輪候隊伍甚長，這些人仍然有機會可能被人阻礙而無法投票。
It is still possible that such people may be obstructed from voting if some other people keep queuing up repeatedly making the queue excessively long
我明白今次的修訂已經很複雜、很詳盡，但有些細節可能仍未處理得到。
I understand that this amendment exercise is already very complicated and thorough but there are still some details which may not have been addressed
我覺得重複排隊這個問題是應該阻止的，我認為重複排隊的那些人應該負上刑責，以增加阻嚇力。
In my view the problem of queuing up repeatedly should be stopped . I think those who queue up repeatedly should be held criminally liable to increase the deterrent effect
代理主席，在過去接近兩個月的日子裏，經過立法會和特區政府以至廣大市民和社會各界的共同努力下，今天終於迎來《2021年完善選舉制度條例草案》恢復二讀。
Deputy President after nearly two months of concerted efforts by the Legislative Council the SAR Government the general public and various sectors of the community the Second Reading of the Improving Electoral System Bill 2021 the Bill finally resumes today
特區政府今次完善選舉制度可說是進入最後階段，這必成為香港特區全面準確貫徹"一國兩制"實踐的重要里程碑。
The SAR Government has entered the final stage of the present bid to improve the electoral system which will surely be an important milestone for the full and faithful implementation of one country two systems in HKSAR
我亦感謝立法會及不同的團體和人士就《條例草案》向我們提供很多寶貴的意見。
The Bills Committee reported to the House Committee on 7 May this year expressing support for the resumption of the Second Reading debate on the Bill . I would also like to thank the Legislative Council and various groups and individuals for offering us many valuable views on the Bill
除了大量印發詳細介紹完善選舉制度的背景、理據和《基本法》附件一和附件二內容的小冊子外，政府特設了一個有關完善選舉制度的網站，不斷提供更新的資訊，讓社會大眾掌握我們這項十分重要工作的進展情況。
In addition to the publication of a large number of booklets explaining the background and justifications for improving the electoral system and the content of Annex I and Annex II to the Basic Law the Government has launched a website on improving the electoral system which will be updated on an ongoing basis to keep the general public informed of the progress of this very important task
此外，政府亦作了其他宣傳措施，包括電視短片、宣傳橫額和各式媒體廣告等。
Besides the Government has also put in place other publicity measures including television Announcement of Public Interests banners and various media advertisements
行政長官和各司局長一共舉行了過百場予社會各界的解說會和座談會，並接受了多個傳媒訪問和派發了超過10萬本宣傳小冊子。
The Chief Executive Secretaries of Departments and Directors of Bureaux have held over a hundred seminars and briefing sessions for various sectors of the community . They have also attended numerous media interviews and distributed over 100 000 publicity booklets
另外，行政長官亦親自主持了40場《選委界別分組面面觀》特輯，透過與來自40個界別分組的嘉賓討論完善選舉制度，向公眾深度解說這項完善選舉制度工程和其重要性。
Moreover the Chief Executive has personally hosted a 40 - episode special programme entitled Get to Know the Election Committee Subsectors . In the programme the Chief Executive discusses the improvement to the electoral system with guests from the 40 subsectors to give the public an in - depth explanation about this improvement exercise and its importance
由多個建制派政黨及地區社團組成的"撐全國人大決定完善選舉制度連線"在今年3月發起簽名運動呼籲市民支持修例，收到超過230萬個簽名，數字顯示市民普遍歡迎全國人大的《決定》。
An alliance in support of NPCs Decision on improving the electoral system formed by various pro - establishment parties and community groups launched a signature campaign in March this year to rally public support of the legislative amendment . The more than 2.3 million signatures so collected showed that NPCs Decision is welcomed by the general public
事實上，在特區政府公布《條例草案》以來，社會的整體反應都是正面的，認為《條例草案》把完善選舉制度的安排具體化、清晰化，充分體現廣泛代表性、均衡參與原則，更符合香港整體利益及實際情況，推動香港民主穩步向前。
In fact since the SAR Governments announcement of the Bill the overall response has been positive in the community considering that the Bill specifies and clarifies the arrangement for improving the electoral system and fully demonstrates the principles of broad representation and balanced participation and can better meet the overall interests and actual circumstances of Hong Kong to promote the steady progress on extending democracy in Hong Kong
同時，《條例草案》對選舉安排作出多項優化，反映政府積極回應社會關注，照顧選民需要。
Meanwhile the various improvements proposed to the electoral arrangements in the Bill have reflected that the Government is active in responding to public concerns and addressing electors needs
這部長達600頁的《條例草案》，準確及完整地反映了全國人大《決定》的基本原則，以及完全符合全國人民代表大會常務委員會修訂的《基本法》附件一和附件二的內容，可以說是為實施了20多年的特區選舉制度，進行一次全面的檢視和制度的完善。
This 600 - page Bill which accurately and fully reflects the basic principles provided in NPCs Decision is completely consistent with the amendments to Annex I and Annex II to the Basic Law approved by the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress NPCSC . This legislative exercise can be described as a comprehensive review and improvement of SARs electoral system that has been implemented for more than two decades
談到選舉，很多人可能只會關心誰可以參選、誰可以投票，誰不能參選、誰不能投票，過去個多月的討論都集中在這些細節。
Speaking of election many people may only care about who are eligible candidates and voters and who are not eligible candidates and voters which have been the focus of discussion over the past month or so
但歸根究底，這次選舉制度的完善離不開"一國兩制"的初心、香港的憲制秩序和近年出現的種種實際情況。
Yet the current improvement in the electoral system is essentially about our original aspiration in implementing one country two systems the constitutional order of Hong Kong and the actual circumstances in recent years
香港回歸祖國24年，"一國兩制"、"港人治港"、"高度自治"是國家對香港的基本方針政策，既是為了維護國家的統一和領土完整，也是為了保持香港的繁榮穩定。
It has been 24 years since Hong Kongs return to the Motherland . One country two systems Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong and a high degree of autonomy are the basic policies of the country regarding Hong Kong to uphold national unity and territorial integrity as well as maintaining the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong
維護國家主權、安全和發展利益，是"一國兩制"的應有之義，也是"一國兩制"的核心要義。可惜，過去多年，香港某些人完全無視中央對香港這套基本方針政策的初心，反而利用中央的誠意和包容，不斷做出損害國家和香港根本利益的事情。
While safeguarding Chinas national sovereignty security and development interests is a necessary requirement of the one country two systems policy and the crux of the successful implementation of one country two systems over the years some people in Hong Kong have completely ignored the original aspiration of the Central Authorities in implementing these basic policies regarding Hong Kong . Instead they took advantage of the Central Authorities sincerity and tolerance and repeatedly committed acts detrimental to the fundamental interests of the country and Hong Kong
這種情況在過去幾年尤為明顯及突出，令"一國兩制"受到嚴重衝擊，香港的繁榮穩定面對前所未有的挑戰。
Their behaviours of this kind were particularly obvious and prominent in the past few years which have dealt a serious blow to one country two systems and posed an unprecedented challenge to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong
反中亂港分子對抗"一國"、挑戰中央的全面管治權，甚至提出"自決"、"港獨"主張，2019年修例風波引發的"黑暴"，不但令這些反中亂港分子肆無忌憚，視法治如無物，更助長他們利用議會平台和議員身份試圖阻撓特區政府的運作，顛覆政權。
Anti - China disruptors acted against one country challenged the Central Authorities overall jurisdiction and even advocated self - determination and Hong Kong independence . The black - clad violence triggered by the turbulence over the amendment bill in 2019 did not only make those anti - China disruptors reckless and lawless but also encouraged them to use the platforms of the Legislative Council and District Councils DCs as well as their position as Members to obstruct the functioning of the SAR Government and subvert the power
一些外部勢力更是明目張膽地干預香港的事務，為這些人撐腰打氣、推波助瀾，嚴重危害國家主權、安全和發展利益。
Some external forces also blatantly meddled with Hong Kongs affairs emboldened those people and intensified the disturbances putting Chinas national sovereignty security and development interests into serious jeopardy
無論是從憲制秩序、香港實際情況，以至維護國家安全來看，現時的選舉制度都必須加以糾正和完善。
Therefore it is necessary to rectify and improve the current electoral system considering the need for maintaining constitutional order addressing the actual circumstance of Hong Kongs and safeguarding national security
特區的政治體制從來都是中央事權，而選舉制度更加是政治體制的重要組成部分，全國人大的《決定》完全合憲、合法、合情、合理。
As the political structure of SAR of which the electoral system is an essential component is the prerogative of the Central Authorities NPCs Decision was fully constitutional legal sensible and reasonable
中央今次從國家層面完善特區選舉制度，是為了堵塞現行制度的漏洞和缺陷，構建一套符合香港實際情況、與"一國兩制"實踐要求相適應、具有香港特色的民主制度，讓香港重回正軌、撥亂反正。
This time the Central Authorities improve the electoral system of SAR at the State level to plug the loopholes in and eliminate the deficiencies of the existing system . Through constructing a democratic electoral system that reflects the actual situation of Hong Kong fully conforms to the constitutional order under the one country two systems principle and manifests Hong Kong characteristics Hong Kong can get back on track and restore law and order
這次選舉制度的修改方案提出之後，西方輿論、本地反對派批評方案是民主倒退、扼殺香港市民的投票權，甚至更誇張地指摘這是"一國兩制"的終結。
After the introduction of the proposal on revising the electoral system public opinion in the Western world and the local opposition camp have criticized it as a regressive step in democratization which will stifle the voting rights of Hong Kong people . They have even exaggeratedly condemned it as putting an end to one country two systems
這些毫無根據的惡意批評完全漠視香港過去幾年出現的議會以至社會亂象；對部分立法會議員公然勾結外部勢力，鼓吹制裁香港的事實視若無睹；對反中亂港分子有組織地企圖以"攬炒"推翻特區政權的事實置若罔聞。
These unfounded and malicious criticisms have completely ignored the chaos in the legislature and society of Hong Kong over the past few years . They have turned a blind eye and a deaf ear to the fact that some Members of the Legislative Council blatantly colluded with external forces and advocated sanctions against Hong Kong and the reality that some anti - China disruptors made organized attempts to overthrow the SAR Government by acts of mutual destruction
任何地方都不會容許這種危及國家安全和社會穩定的惡劣叛逆行為發生。
Nowhere in the world will such atrocious and rebellious behaviour that endanger national security and social stability be allowed
香港的選舉制度必須重回"一國兩制"的正確軌道上才可繼續前行，這是對香港民主制度的優化及民主制度的發展，最終是希望達致良政善治，讓"一國兩制"走得更穩、行得更遠。
The electoral system of Hong Kong must return to the right track of one country two systems before it can develop further . This will enhance and promote the democratic system of Hong Kong with the ultimate hope of achieving good governance so that one country two systems can be implemented in a steadfast and successful manner
今年3月11日，第十三屆全國人大四次會議高票通過《決定》。
On 11 March this year the Decision was passed by an overwhelming majority vote at the fourth session of the 13 NPC
全國人大常委會其後在3月30日通過經修訂的《基本法》 附件一和附件二。
NPCSC subsequently passed the amended Annexes I and II to the Basic Law on 30 March
根據《決定》第七條，特區政府應當依照《決定》和修改後的《基本法》附件一和附件二，修改本地有關法律，依法組織、規管相關選舉活動。
According to the seventh article of the Decision the SAR Government shall amend relevant local laws and organize and regulate election activities in accordance with the Decision and the amended Annexes I and II to the Basic Law
行政長官其後公開表示，特區政府的落實工作可分為三大部分，一是進行本地立法，二是做好公眾解說，三是在少於1年的時間內辦好3場公共選舉。
Subsequently the Chief Executive openly indicated that the work to be implemented by the SAR Government would consist of three main parts . First enact local laws; second provide explanations to the public; and third hold three public elections in less than a year
《條例草案》是根據《決定》和經修訂的《基本法》附件一和附件二，就完善選舉制度及其他改善公共選舉安排作出所需的法例修訂，主要包括重新構建選委會、更新行政長官的產生辦法及相關事宜、更新立法會的組成及其產生辦法、更新成為行政長官選舉、選委會界別分組選舉及立法會選舉的候選人的資格、設立候選人資格審查委員會和修訂《選舉條例》以依法規管操縱、破壞選舉的行為等。
The Bill has in accordance with the Decision and the amended Annexes I and II to the Basic Law made necessary legislative amendments to improve the electoral system and enhance other public election arrangements . These mainly include reconstituting EC; updating the method for selecting the Chief Executive and related matters; updating the composition and formation of the Legislative Council; updating the eligibility of becoming candidates in the Chief Executive elections EC Subsector ECSS elections and the Legislative Council elections; establishing the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee and amending the Elections Ordinance in accordance with the law to regulate acts that manipulate or undermine elections
完善選舉制度的核心內容是重新構建選委會並賦予它新的職能。
The core content of the proposal on improving the electoral system is to reconstitute EC and endow it with new functions
在組成方面，選委會由1,200人增至1,500人，由5個界別組成，分別為"工商、金融界"、"專業界"、"基層、勞工和宗教等界"、"立法會議員、地區組織代表等界"及"香港特別行政區全國人大代表、香港特別行政區全國政協委員和有關全國性團體香港成員的代表界"。
As regards ECs constitution the number of members will be increased from 1 200 to 1 500 . EC will consist of five sectors namely industrial commercial and financial sectors; the professions; grassroots labour religious and other sectors; Members of the Legislative Council representatives of district organisations and other organisations; and HKSAR deputies to NPC HKSAR members of the National Committee of the Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference; and representatives of Hong Kong members of relevant national organisations
新增的第五界別除了包括原有的港區全國人大代表和港區全國政協委員外，亦加入了5個全國性團體香港成員代表，這些代表熟悉和了解國家事務，有利於在選委會中強化國家元素，把維護國家利益和維護香港利益有機結合起來，有助香港更好地融入國家發展大局。
The newly added Fifth Sector comprises not only HKSAR deputies to NPC and HKSAR members of the National Committee of the Chinese Peoples Political Consultative Conference who are already included in the existing system but also representatives of Hong Kong members of five national organizations . As these representatives are familiar with and understand national affairs they will help to strengthen the national elements in EC organically combine the objectives of safeguarding national interests and protecting Hong Kongs interests and assist Hong Kong to better integrate into the overall national development