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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
Si Hai (pictured), also known as Thuraya, is a descendant of Ocean Park’s late panda Jia Jia. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong’s pandas

Pandas in Qatar? Meet the Hongkonger helping Chinese national treasures thrive

Giant pandas Suhail and Thuraya live in one of world’s largest air-conditioned enclosures under care of former Ocean Park worker Cissy Kou.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Reprehensible’: Hong Kong slams US senators behind latest sanctions bid

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong trade bodies urged to learn from Qatar to enhance investor services

Hong Kong's national security law

Exclusive | Beijing supports Hong Kong’s subsidiary security legislation ‘for months’

Expected easing of China-US tension because of trade deal provides good timing for legislation to be passed by the end of the week, sources say.

An insider said Beijing had taken “other Hong Kong-oriented factors” into account beyond geopolitics during the months of planning. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong strengthens role as China’s gateway to the Middle East

Readers discuss the Hong Kong business delegation’s trip to Qatar and Kuwait, the lessons of Victory Day, and the US crackdown on overseas students.

Hong Kong economy

Why Hong Kong leader’s Middle East trip yielded bigger results than 2023 visit

Delegation members credit participation of mainland Chinese entrepreneurs for first time and rounds of higher-level meetings.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Mideast mission led by Lee highlights city role in national push

Hong Kong shows its strength as a ‘superconnector’ by reaching dozens of deals for city and mainland China concerns with Qatar and Kuwait.

Hong Kong leader John Lee (left) with Qatari Minister of Labour Ali bin Saeed bin Samikh Al Marri on May 12. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong secures visa-free entry to UAE, eased rules for Oman

Chief Executive John Lee is on the last day of his delegation’s ‘fruitful’ tour in which city signed 59 MOUs and agreements with Qatar and Kuwait.

Hong Kong housing

Wait time for Hong Kong public rental flat still at 5.3 years, applications drop

Housing Authority says figures for first quarter due to new supply and higher turnover of homes, with 4,700 applicants allocated flats.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader John Lee begins trade and investment push in Kuwait

Chief executive raises prospect of signing free-trade agreement with Gulf Cooperation Council and invites Kuwait to set up investment office.

Chief Executive John Lee (left) alongside the crown prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Indexes eyes better market connectivity with Qatar Financial Centre

Agreement is part of deals signed during John Lee Ka-chiu’s trip to Qatar and Kuwait, his second to the Middle East, amid frayed ties with the US.

Boats moored in front of high-rise commercial buildings in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong delegation led by city leader signs 35 MOUs and deals in Qatar

Agreements span trade and investment promotion, finance, transport and logistics, and innovation and technology, among other areas.

Hong Kong economy

China-US trade truce won’t stop Hong Kong from filing WTO complaint: John Lee

City leader to press on with case that Hong Kong is a separate customs entity, while economists warn against over-optimism.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong activist loses appeal over prison letter but gets lighter sentence

Court upholds Owen Chow’s conviction for unauthorised delivery of complaint letter against prison service, but replaces jail sentence with fine.

Opposition activist Owen Chow is currently serving a total jail sentence of 12 years and 10½ months arising from two previous cases. Photo: Facebook
Banking & finance

Chinese companies turn to Middle East region to hedge against US trade war

NEXX Global and Tojoy are among companies seeking to establish a presence in the Middle East and explore new markets in Europe.

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Traffic along the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on March 24, 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee starts Gulf visit, reveals host of deals to be signed

City leader says deals will cover trade and investment promotion, financial services, innovation and technology, and cultural tourism.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | What a 33-year-old congee chain’s closure says about Hong Kong

The restaurant chain’s sudden collapse is emblematic of Hong Kong businesses’ struggle to find their feet after the pandemic.

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Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong helped a mainland Chinese driverless tech firm expand to Mideast

UISEE CEO Wu Gansha, who will meet Hong Kong delegation in Qatar, says city played pivotal role in the company’s global expansion.

One of UISEE’s autonomous vehicles transports baggage at Hong Kong airport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Discovery of skeleton in flat reveals plight of Hong Kong’s ‘hidden elderly’

Experts warn that older residents who live alone and have no family care need more timely support.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s ‘golden week’ tourist numbers rise by better-than-expected 22%

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says 1.1 million people visited Hong Kong during the five-day break.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong creates halal Q mark certification for Muslims

Accord with Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong will pave way for setting up a halal-related quality certification, or Q mark.

“I have faith in helping Hong Kong to develop the Muslim market under the cooperation, as Q mark has been a pillar of consumer confidence,” federation chairman Steve Chuang Tze-hsiung says. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, mainland delegation eyes insights on Middle East regulatory landscape

Markets in Qatar and Kuwait present ‘strong potential’ for diversification amid trade war due to region’s high GDP per capita, CEO says.

Among the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Qatar has the highest per capita gross domestic product with US$69,500 in 2023. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non-permanent judge

William Young, 73, will serve on Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.

Hong Kong tourism

Two-thirds of tour groups stayed overnight in Hong Kong during ‘golden week’

Travel industry leaders buoyed by positive Labour Day holiday figures and call for more measures to improve crowd control and tourist experiences.

Hong Kong economy

How can Hong Kong help connect mainland Chinese firms with Qatar and Kuwait?

Trade Development Council urges Hong Kong to leverage professional services, international experience ahead of delegation trip to Gulf nations.

Kuwait, in a similar vein to Qatar, is seeking to accelerate efforts to diversify its economy. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Welcome mat for all as Hong Kong finally finds its tourist appeal again

As shown over a booming ‘golden week’ holiday, Hong Kong has something for visitors whether big spenders or not, particularly in ‘experience’ tourism.

Two young tourists sit on their ride-on suitcases outside Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Regina Ip reveals reason for earlier cancellation of US trip

Executive Council convenor Regina Ip says timing was not good for US trip as she provides details of key business summit in city.

Hong Kong tourism

Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kong’s private yacht projects

However, critics warn new ‘small-scale’ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.

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