After casting her vote, Carrie Lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, met with the press on Sunday. She appealed the residents to come out and vote while calling the district council elections "very important."

"We are facing many challenges, but I am pleased to say that efforts with all parties have been made to ensure the election," Lam said, adding that the HKSAR government will closely monitor relevant developments and make sure the election is conducted successfully.