(260101) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 1, 2026 shows the oath-taking ceremony for members of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) in Hong Kong, south China. The ceremony was held on Thursday, marking the official start of their four-year term.

The ceremony started at 11:00 a.m. local time, with HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee as the oath administrator. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)