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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
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Politics
Job Title
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
A production line at a factory in Zhejiang. Lee’s visit to the province will start on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee to visit Zhejiang’s powerhouse cities to strengthen ties

Chief executive’s delegation will visit Hangzhou and Ningbo to set up ‘specific cooperation mechanism’ with mainland Chinese province.

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China tariffs

Hong Kong must diversify, upgrade brands in ‘long battle’ against US tariffs

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Yacht haven: Hong Kong aims to be growth hub for leisure-boat industry

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China-unit reshuffle

The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.

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The headquarters of Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong, pictured on January 30, 2023. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Editorial | Uncertain times make Beijing’s vigilance on national security more critical

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, is right to ask the business community to stand firm and protect the interests of the city and the nation.

Hong Kong tourism

Trade war won’t impact Hong Kong’s role as global hub for commerce: John Lee

City leader tells summit with 800 tourism sector leaders that Hong Kong remains dedicated to free and open trade.

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HKEX

LME approves Hong Kong warehouses amid growing China metals trade

Milestone by HKEX-owned London Metal Exchange positions city to develop as a metals hub, CEO says.

A roll of copper pipe moves through a facility of Zhejiang Hailiang in Diankou Town of Zhuji, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on April 7, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

How can Hong Kong become digital economy ‘superconnector’, ‘super value-adder’?

Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong, Zheng Yanxiong, says city should expedite Northern Metropolis and boost cooperation with mainland.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s leader could have better reassured a city anxious about tariffs

Lee must reassure Hongkongers and the world more convincingly that the city can and will make it through the prevailing uncertainty.

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Myanmar

Editorial | Misery of Myanmar earthquake survivors must not be forgotten

Hong Kong has role to play as the United Nations appeals for help in humanitarian crisis facing more than 17 million people.

A Hong Kong rescue team carry a survivor away from the rubble of a Mandalay hotel in Myanmar. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Are community pharmacies the magic bullet for Hong Kong’s patients?

How will patients benefit and how much will proposed community pharmacies help Hong Kong’s chronically overstretched public healthcare system?

Illustration: Brian Wang
Hong Kong society

Hero’s welcome for Hong Kong rescuers after return from quake-hit Myanmar

The 51-strong team met at Hong Kong airport by top officials including city leader John Lee and Myanmar’s consul general.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s John Lee appears in deepfake video endorsing bogus investment scheme

Government warns public not to be fooled by bogus video showing city leader urging public to take part in ‘investment plan with high returns’.

Hong Kong economy

Video | Hong Kong doubles down on free trade amid US tariffs

Hong Kong to expand trade deals, boost ties in face of ‘reckless’ US tariffs
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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader promises to support influencers after IShowSpeed visit

John Lee pledges help after many local internet users say city wasted the opportunity to promote itself during YouTube star’s visit.

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YouTube star IShowSpeed toured popular spots in Hong Kong, including Ocean Park and Kam Shan Country Park. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to expand trade deals in face of ‘reckless’ US tariffs: John Lee

Hong Kong will maintain its free-port status and attract people from all over the world to trade and invest in city, chief executive says.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Hong Kong lawmakers question need for 3 new roles in Chief Executive’s Office

Planned recruitment of two information officers and driver will cost taxpayers HK$2.66 million annually in total.

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Family offices

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s soon-to-open art-storage facility is an incentive for family offices

The complex at Skytopia airport city will be ready this year or early next year and enhance Hong Kong’s role as an art-trading centre.

Jason Fong, global head of family office at InvestHK, the airport art-storage facility will nhance Hong Kong’s role as an art-trading centre. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

John Lee hails Hong Kong’s mainland water legacy amid warning over future supply

Hong Kong’s leader pledges to turn city into global infrastructure centre on 60th anniversary of securing fresh water supply from mainland.

Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Cross-cultural education can make Hong Kong a global talent hub

Cross-cultural education can play a key role in Hong Kong’s global talent hub plans if leaders build bridges and pursue the right policies.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | ‘Successful try’ at the Sevens proves game changer for stadium

Despite teething troubles at the rugby showcase, fans cheered the new Hong Kong venue that now eagerly awaits a top band and the best in football action.

Argentina fans celebrate after their team won its cup final match against France on the third day of the 2025 Rugby Sevens Hong Kong tournament. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s reputation as a talent magnet is at a crossroads

Readers discuss efforts to attract talent to Hong Kong, a custom practised by Hong Kong diners, and the potential rise in diabetes cases.

A view of pedestrians in Central district on February 26. Many who arrived in Hong Kong under the Top Talent Pass Scheme have struggled to find jobs. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong sends rescue team to join aid efforts

Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.

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Hong Kong politics

Will Beijing sink Hutchison-BlackRock ports deal with antitrust probe?

While China could argue the sale harms competition or national security, another approach would be to negotiate existing rights for Chinese vessels, legal experts say.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens, Art Basel no match for Taylor Swift’s economic power: experts

City’s ‘Super March’ of mega-events will give the economy a lift but won’t be able to generate ‘Taylor Swift effect’, academics say.

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Hong Kong’s watering holes will be hoping to cash in on the Sevens at the weekend. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s home prices fall towards decade low on interest rate, tariff pain

Secondary home prices have declined by a cumulative 27 per cent since January 2022, according to government data.

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A man walks past a real estate agency in Causeway Bay in January 2025. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Price of Hong Kong’s health has to be right for truly sick in subsidy shake-up

Faced with an ageing society and expensive medical advances, Hong Kong’s public healthcare system has revamped its fees.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong devoted to bolstering foreign ties, John Lee says at Boao Forum

Chief executive touts international connections following Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s call for city to expand global ties.

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