1997 President of the Hong Kong Provisional Legislative Council election information
Election for the President of the Provisional Legislative Council
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25 January 1997
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Majority party
Minority party
Candidate
Rita Fan
Andrew Wong
Party
Independent
Independent
Votes
33 (55%)
27 (45%)
Elected President
Rita Fan
Independent
The election for the President of the Provisional Legislative Council took place on 25 January 1997 for members of the Provisional Legislative Council of Hong Kong to among themselves elect the President for the duration of the council. Rita Fan from the pro-Beijing camp defeated President of the colonial Legislative Council Andrew Wong and was elected.
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