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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
Industry
Politics
Job Title
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
Workers are seen on scaffolding on Hong Kong Tower at King’s Road, North Point. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Editorial | Putting Hong Kong’s workers first on this Labour Day

A minimum wage rise and the end of employer rights to claw back contributions from pensions for severance and long service are taking effect.

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Hong Kong courts Middle East tourists with ‘high-end’ sports offerings

Government touts Hong Kong’s competitive advantages in attractions such as horse racing and yacht tourism.

Tourism chief Rosanna Law (left) in Dubai. Photo: Handout
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Unitree leads influx of mainland companies eyeing IPOs in Hong Kong

Surge in listing plans augurs well for city’s effort to claw way back to top of global ranking of fundraising destinations.

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Opinion | Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?

Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.

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LME

Why the London Metal Exchange’s Hong Kong warehouses are a big deal

The development marks a pivotal step in strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a strategic commodities hub in Asia, industry leaders say.

Sheets of copper sit in stacks outside a solvent-extraction plant awaiting shipment. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

City leader John Lee invited to final concert on Sunday night, source says.

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Editorial | Zhejiang mission by Lee another feather in integration cap

Hong Kong and mainland China city can only benefit from new cooperation mechanism, wide range of deals signed and hi-tech push.

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Hong Kong can help mainland firms ‘break through’ US trade barriers: John Lee

City leader tells Ningbo forum that Hong Kong’s value to international investors and capital has increased under ‘US tariff hegemony’.

Hong Kong leader John Lee (centre) attends an investment and cooperation forum held in Ningbo. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

74-strong committee set up to prepare for Hong Kong tycoon Lee Shau-kee funeral

Committee members include Chief Executive John Lee, former city leader Tung Chee-hwa and Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong Zheng Yanxiong.

Lee Shau-kee (pictured in 2004), tycoon and Henderson Land Development’s founder. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong, Zhejiang to boost links in 13 key areas including AI, smart cities

City leader John Lee also calls on entrepreneurs of Ningbo descent to invest in border innovation hub.

Hong Kong science and tech

John Lee vows to support Hangzhou tech firms in expanding into Hong Kong

Chief Executive John Lee says on Hangzhou visit that he is eyeing more collaboration with Zhejiang, mainland China’s rising tech powerhouse.

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Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong’s John Lee in Hangzhou to boost tech and economic ties

Cooperation agreements will cover technological innovation, housing, economic and trade partnerships, as well as youth development initiatives.

Chief Executive John Lee led a delegation to visit Zhejiang ahead of signing comprehensive cooperation agreements between Hong Kong and the province. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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A production line at a factory in Zhejiang. Lee’s visit to the province will start on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
China tariffs

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

City leader John Lee urges diversifying production and sales networks, and shifting from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Famous Brands in China’.

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

Government policies and planned marina will make the city a centre for the industry’s growth, experts say.

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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.

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.

San Tin Technopole. Photo: May Tse
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.

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?

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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.

Hong Kong leader John Lee meets team members at Hong Kong airport. Photo: May Tse
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

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