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John Lee

(李家超)

John Lee
John Lee
李家超
John Lee Ka-chiu, a former policeman, was elected Hong Kong's chief executive in 2022.
Born
7 Dec 1957
Industry
Politics
Job Title
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
A screen at the Hong Kong government headquarters displays information about the election. Photo: Karma Lo
Li Ching (left) and Ko Hak-ling, representatives from the sports, performing arts, culture, and publication sectors arrive at the government headquarters during the nomination period. Photo: Karma Lo
Cally Kwong (centre) arrives at the government headquarters during the nomination period for the sports, performing arts, culture and publication subsector. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

Contested subsectors double in Hong Kong’s Election Committee poll

Observers say Beijing aims to foster competition within pro-establishment camp as 1,115 sign up for 982 seats.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Scathing Tai Po fire report expected to be submitted on Thursday

Hong Kong society

Cherish peace, stability, John Lee urges Hongkongers during Chung Yeung Festival

Hong Kong politics

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

Legco president says AI was used to produce an overview of the three-day debate, with talent and Northern Metropolis as the top themes.

The Legislative Council held a joint debate on the city’s first five-year plan and the policy address. Photo: Karma Lo
John Lee policy address 2026

Tapping into tech and talent

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan lays out its aim to become a global innovation centre by developing technology parks and promoting industrialisation.

John Lee policy address 2026

Sharpening the city’s edge

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan sets a goal of doubling down on the city’s core advantages under a ‘four centres, one hub’ strategy.

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Hong Kong economy

Huanggang Port a milestone for connecting Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area: John Lee

Countdown to launch of facility begins as city leader says crossing is part of Hong Kong’s efforts to align with national development strategy.

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The redeveloped Huanggang Port, seen from Shenzhen’s Futian district. Photo: Kit Lai
The observation deck, known as the “Eye of Huanggang”, inside the new port building. Photo: Kit Lai
Chief Executive John Lee (sixth from left) and other officials at the opening ceremony of Huanggang Port in Shenzhen’s Futian district on Sunday. Photo: Kit Lai
Chief Executive John Lee and other officials on an escalator in Huanggang Port on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Lack of heat plan leaves Hong Kong’s vulnerable residents at risk, experts warn

Extreme heat may have contributed to as many as 3,238 excess deaths in the city over the space of a decade, new research shows.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmakers back 5-year plan as firms urged to align with blueprint

Liaison office chief calls on mainland firms to align themselves with five-year plan and play a greater role in city’s economic development.

Hong Kong politics

John Lee urges public to tune in to Legco debate on city’s 5-year plan

Hong Kong legislature set to discuss concept and details of city’s first five-year blueprint and latest policy address from Wednesday to Friday.

Chief Executive John Lee says Legco will have an “in-depth” discussion on both blueprints from Wednesday to Friday. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Rigid goals not set in 5-year plan to allay fears of planned economy: Tse

Hong Kong constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse also says government exploring administrative measures to protect same-sex couples’ rights after bill veto.

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Janice Tse is among several Hong Kong ministers who have stressed that the five-year plan will not lead to Hong Kong becoming a planned economy. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong can capitalise on its unique role to benefit the nation

National Day came at a critical juncture for Hong Kong and the nation, just after President Xi’s state visit to the US and the launch of the city’s five-year plan.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong marks National Day with fireworks, discounts as Lee hails city’s role

City leader John Lee highlights Hong Kong’s international role and strategic goals as a market economy under ‘one country, two systems’.

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Hong Kong politics

Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National Day

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials are attending a ceremony and a National Day reception.

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Flags celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China hang at a footbridge in Tamar. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong minister vows to give public account of Queen Mary Hospital lift saga

Development chief Bernadette Linn stops short of saying whether new accountability system for department heads will be invoked.

The government has launched an investigation into the faulty lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong is fast-tracking Northern Metropolis links. Will they be ready in time?

Completion of Tsing Lung Bridge and San Tin section of main highway brought forward, but experts warn people will be arriving far earlier.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong reports more than 40% drop in cancer-related death rate over 30 years

Health minister Lo Chung-mau outlines Hong Kong’s ‘remarkable’ progress at the World Cancer Congress, being held in the city for the first time.

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Hong Kong police

John Lee appoints Kelvin Kong head of police’s National Security Department

Force veteran Kong takes over from Andrew Kan as city leader praises his ‘steadfast and courageous’ leadership.

Kelvin Kong (left) takes the oath of office, witnessed by Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Foreign chambers back Hong Kong 5-year plan, urge progress on Northern Metropolis

Focus on city’s role in helping mainland Chinese businesses go global is attractive to foreign investors, chamber heads say.

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan could have been more ambitious

The series of anticipatory goals – only five out of 22 are binding – gives the impression of a cautious, not confident, government.

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John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan to give firms more long-term certainty: Paul Chan

Finance chief says blueprint’s targets and timelines will help businesses align investment decisions with government goals.

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Construction is under way at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park at the Lok Ma Chau Loop. Photo: Silvia Siu
John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong leader says firms must strive to survive despite government support

Chief Executive John Lee defends policy address, saying government aid can help but businesses must also adapt in competitive market.

Chief Executive John Lee says the government will support small and medium-sized enterprises, but businesses must find ways to survive in a competitive market. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | More than ever, Hong Kong’s global character is an asset to the nation

The city can bridge China and the world, adding value to every connection, but to deliver on this promise, it needs everyone on board.

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John Lee keeps Hong Kong talent target unchanged despite 300,000 arrivals

City leader also says professionals arriving under Top Talent Pass Scheme could add about 1.2 per cent to local GDP each year.

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SCMP Highlights

China opens Pinglu Canal; Hong Kong unveils first 5-year plan: 7 highlights

From Chinese defence chief’s forum speech to a Beijing Hyrox athlete’s faecal row, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A trial vessel moving through the Pinglu Canal in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Photo: Xinhua
John Lee policy address 2026

The story begins …

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong’s new chapter

The city’s first five-year plan includes 22 key performance indicators tied to the local economy, innovation and residents’ living standards.

John Lee policy address 2026

The story begins …

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s final policy address for his current term lays out five major development opportunities and 25 key livelihood measures, from targets for Northern Metropolis to family friendly policies.

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