Election Committee lawmaker Jesse Shang bows out of re-election race

Election Committee sector legislator Jesse Shang Hailong has declared he will not seek another term in the upcoming eighth Legislative Council, bringing the tally of sitting lawmakers stepping aside to at least 30, while five others remain undecided on their political futures.

After careful deliberation, Shang confirmed his exit from the contest, adding to a growing wave of incumbents opting out of the next cycle.