Four Years, HK$4.5 Billion: How Did Hong Kong’s Lawmakers Perform?

The Legislative Council election is coming again — and this time, a record number of lawmakers are stepping down. Four years ago, Hong Kong entered a new political era: “patriots administering Hong Kong”.

But what has changed since then? With no opposition left, has the Council truly become more efficient — or simply quieter? You’ve paid the taxes. You’ve paid their salaries. Now, let’s see how they’ve performed.

In this two-part special of “The Data Speaks”, we take a closer look at the numbers behind LegCo — to find out who stands out, who stayed silent, and what their report card really says.