John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), emphasized that "patriots administering Hong Kong" must be genuinely practiced, not merely a slogan. He called for rational, professional and constructive Legislative Council operations to achieve efficient and high-quality deliberation, a critical test of how the executive and legislative branches balance and collaborate.

On January 1, the Hong Kong SAR swore in its eighth Legislative Council. All 90 lawmakers pledged to uphold the Basic Law and swear allegiance to the Hong Kong SAR, marking a fresh start for governance rooted in accountability and constructive partnership.