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John Lee
John Lee Ka-chiu, a former policeman, was elected Hong Kong's chief executive in 2022.
Born
7 Dec 1957
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Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
last updated:
5 November, 2024
The Hong Kong government has said the decision will damage American business interests, citing the about US$270 billion trade surplus the country had enjoyed with the city over the past decade. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

Sanctions extension will hurt US business interests, Hong Kong warns Washington

City government slams US President Joe Biden’s signing of bill extending sanctions under 2019 Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.

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Macau

Editorial | Xi tells Macau it shares national development responsibility with HK

Hong Kong politics

Xi’s speech tasks Macau and Hong Kong with ‘one country, two systems’ mission

Macau

Xi lays out 4 demands for Macau, Hong Kong to keep prospering – as it happened

Chinese president says Macau and Hong Kong must maintain ‘one country, two systems’ principle for long time.

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President Xi Jinping swears in Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Cooperate to tackle Hong Kong money laundering

US allegations against Hong Kong are not only misguided but also counterproductive to battling a crime that recognises no borders.

Macau

Macau ‘gradually unleashing deep potential’ in push for better future: Xi

President and his wife Peng Liyuan arrive in Macau on visit to mark 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese administration.

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Macau

Hong Kong’s John Lee to lead delegation to Macau for anniversary celebrations

Gaming hub prepares for visit by President Xi Jinping, who will inaugurate Macau’s new leader Sam Hou-fai on Friday.

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Visitors on the walkway leading to Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre in Macau. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

‘Treat them nicely,’ John Lee tells Hongkongers amid rise in mainland tourists

City leader also promises smooth border crossing for mainland Chinese tourists ahead of Christmas holiday.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | The problem with Hong Kong officials’ rising salaries

We are facing bleak times, and the government has a perception problem. Will top officials take a pay cut, as previous administrations did?

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Hong Kong politics

Innovation, fostering unity among top tasks for Hong Kong’s John Lee: observers

Chief Executive John Lee ends duty visit to Beijing on Saturday after meeting President Xi Jinping the previous day.

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The city leader has pledged to lead Hong Kong in pursuing reforms and deepening integration with mainland China. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee wraps up Beijing duty visit with meeting on talent

Officials and Exco members also give backing to John Lee’s reform efforts after Xi Jinping pledges full support.

Chief Executive John Lee (left) with the country’s human resources and social security minister, Wang Xiaoping, during a meeting on Saturday in Beijing. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Editorial | Xi puts faith in Lee to deliver on Hong Kong economic development, reform

Hong Kong chief executive on duty visit to Beijing receives praise as well as being instructed to focus on national goals and advantages under ‘one country, two systems’.

Hong Kong politics

Xi Jinping pledges full support for Hong Kong’s John Lee to reform economy

Lee later says he briefed the president on the city’s budget deficit, pledging to spend three to five years to balance the books with ‘a series of strategies’.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Mainland internships ‘could be option’ at proposed Hong Kong medical school

Two experts say planning and preparation for Hong Kong’s third medical school will take time.

A site has been reserved in Ngau Tam Mei in the New Territories for the proposed medical school. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Beijing-based firms to take lead on integration

Chief Executive John Lee met 15 Hong Kong business representatives during his duty visit to capital.

John Lee (standing) meets members of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China during his visit to Beijing. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader departs for Beijing duty visit, set to brief Xi Jinping on Friday

Sources say John Lee to meet Beijing-based Hong Kong business leaders on Thursday, a day before briefing Xi on city’s development.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong hits ‘new highs’ in start-up numbers, foreign and mainland firms: Chan

Financial Secretary Paul Chan also says Hong Kong will further help mainland businesses ‘go global’ and attract foreign investment.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | In reshuffling cabinet, Hong Kong’s leader was simply doing his duty

The sacking of the city’s tourism and transport ministers may have come as a surprise, but the chief executive was merely doing his job.

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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is followed by Mable Chan, who was appointed secretary for transport and logistics, and Rosanna Law Shuk-pui, who was appointed secretary for culture, sports and tourism, at a press conference at the chief executive’s office in Tamar on December 5. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee to meet Xi Jinping on Beijing duty visit this week

Source says chief executive could meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as city leader makes trip just week after cabinet reshuffle.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Minister reshuffle shows Hong Kong’s leader knows time is of the essence

The move should not be a surprise given the hints dropped and the clear need for the pace of change to accelerate.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong may reward residents who report subpar flats breaching new rules

Housing minister says government may adopt reward mechanism similar to one for reporting tenants abusing public housing.

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A subdivided flat in Sham Shui Po. The suggested maximum penalty for renting out subpar housing is three years in jail and a HK$300,000 fine. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong sticks with names An An and Ke Ke for Beijing-gifted pandas

Unchanged names revealed at ceremony before the pair meet the public for the first time on Sunday.

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Female panda Ke Ke at home in Ocean Park. Photo: Robert Ng
Digital currencies

Hong Kong’s crypto faithful favour local regulations, fear ‘unpredictable’ Trump

The chair of the Silk Road Economic Development Research Centre said the city still has a chance to lead in Web3 in the next decade.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong needs to reform itself quickly, ex-commerce chief Frederick Ma says

Lower IPO listing costs, new attractions such as golf courses and BMW museum needed to boost economy, he says.

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Hong Kong politics

Unpacking John Lee’s firing of 2 ministers: Hong Kong needs a win

New faces part of gambit to minimise any damage to his government’s standing and even secure decisive short-term wins on the tourism and aviation fronts, analysts say.

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Senior Beijing official Xia Baolong (right) meets Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee in Beijing. Photo: Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office
Hong Kong

Editorial | Lee pins hopes on fresh blood at halfway point to bring deeper Hong Kong reform

Sacking of two ministers comes with Hong Kong on the road to recovery, but facing challenges at local, national and international level.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announces the appointments of Mable Chan as Secretary for Transport and Logistics and Rosanna Law Shuk-pui as Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee targets mission critical priorities with minister reshuffle

City leader has replaced tourism minister Kevin Yeung and transport chief Lam Sai-hung with Rosanna Law and Mable Chan, respectively.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee sacks tourism and transport ministers in unexpected move

Rosanna Law to replace Kevin Yeung, while Mable Chan will succeed Lam Sai-hung.

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