Three more Hong Kong lawmakers have decided not to run for office in the coming Legislative Council election, bringing the total to at least 12 so far.
Lo Wai-kwok, 71, chairman of the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong; Frankie Yick Chi-ming, 72, from the Liberal Party; and Chow Man-kong, 44, all announced their decision not to seek another term on Monday.
Their announcement came as veteran politician Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee said her party would also make an announcement “in due course”, and asked the media not to “harass” her.
Lo, who has represented the engineering sector since 2012, said: “These days, I have been reflecting on the past and planning for the future with my team, party colleagues, and family members.
“To help pass on the legacy of Legco and support Legco’s rejuvenation, I have decided not to run.”
In a social media post, the three-term lawmaker said he would continue to serve the community and the country in other capacities.
