The First Legislative Council of Hong Kong was the first meeting of the legislative branch of the HKSAR government after the handover of Hong Kong, replacing the Provisional Legislative Council existing between 1997 and 1998.

It had the shortest term of the session was from 1 July 1998 to 30 June 2000, only two years unlike the latter legislative session of four years.

The legislature was held during the first term of the Tung Chee-hwa's administration.

The pro-democracy camp who did not participate in the Provisional Legislative Council held 20 seats with Democratic Party being the largest party.

Notable newcomers to the Legislative Council included Cyd Ho, Bernard Chan, Lui Ming-wah, and Wong Yung-kan. Pro-democracy camp: Pro-Beijing camp: The following table is a list of LegCo members elected on 24 May 1998 in the order of precedence.