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John Lee Ka-chiu, a former policeman, was elected Hong Kong's chief executive in 2022.
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Born
7 Dec 1957
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Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
Electric & new energy vehicles
Hong Kong emerging as the proving ground for China’s global smart-car ambitions
Chinese carmakers unveiled 14 smart vehicles in Hong Kong as they use the city to gauge overseas demand and refine global expansion plans.
18 Jun 2026 - 8:23PM
Hong Kong politics
Xia ‘fully recognises’ Hong Kong I&T efforts, urges city to seize opportunities
17 Jun 2026 - 10:06AM
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Hong Kong politics
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Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results
15 Jun 2026 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong politics
Exclusive: The John Lee interview
Hong Kong’s chief executive reflects on four years in office and looks ahead at the city’s future, touching on economic reforms, boosting birth rates and the Northern Metropolis.
15 Jun 2026 - 2:13PM
Hong Kong politics
Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong to visit city on Tuesday, check on megaproject
Hong Kong government says Xia Baolong to gauge city’s alignment with national five-year plan and development of Northern Metropolis.
16 Jun 2026 - 12:04AM
Hong Kong politics
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‘A year is a long time’ – John Lee on whether he will run again in 2027
City leader discusses goals for final year of current term and reflects on previous four, saying: ‘Hong Kong’s interest takes priority over my personal interests’.
15 Jun 2026 - 10:03AM
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Hong Kong
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Baby bonus to continue? We’ll consult widely, John Lee says
City leader says government to consult public and ‘collect wisdom’ before deciding whether incentive measures should carry on.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:32AM
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Hong Kong economy
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John Lee has already achieved a lot for Hong Kong, but more needs to be done
The chief executive has laid out his priorities for the coming year as the city moves to the next critical stage of development.
15 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong economy
HKEX, Kazakhstan’s AIFC explore dual listings with miners after landmark debut
Head of Astana’s special financial zone says deals signed with Hong Kong during John Lee’s visit mark ‘important milestone’ for cooperation.
15 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong blueprint to plug economic gaps, boost inclusion and AI, Paul Chan says
Finance chief also says city will make Northern Metropolis megaproject ‘spatial carrier’ for emerging industries.
14 Jun 2026 - 11:39PM
Hong Kong
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Northern Metropolis needs early success stories to draw investors, John Lee says
Hong Kong leader points to Hetao park as key aspect of project that can convince mainland and global investors to get on board.
14 Jun 2026 - 2:02PM
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Hong Kong economy
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‘Further reforms’: John Lee vows more changes ahead for economy
Hong Kong leader also says city’s five-year plan will secure policy continuity while ensuring ‘attention, energy and resources’ align with wider developments.
14 Jun 2026 - 12:03PM
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Hong Kong courts
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Why executive branches are best placed to gauge national security risks
Courts the world over sit on national security cases but defer to executive judgment on national security issues. Hong Kong is no different.
14 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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‘Not giving up on any market’: John Lee on his push for Hong Kong’s interests
Traditional markets such as US and Europe matter just as much even as city seeks new partners, Hong Kong leader says.
14 Jun 2026 - 9:05AM
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WHAT NEXT FOR HONG KONG?
City, country, world: John Lee’s balancing act as Hong Kong’s leader.
15 Jun 2026 - 3:47PM
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Diplomacy
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Central Asia is finally coming into its own
The region’s five countries, inadvertent beneficiaries of Chinese infrastructure investment, then wars and tariffs elsewhere, are finding their feet.
13 Jun 2026 - 6:50AM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong civil servants to get flat 2% pay rise amid fiscal prudence
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says public sentiment has been factored into all decisions by city’s leader and top decision-making body, including this pay rise.
9 Jun 2026 - 10:21PM
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Hong Kong's national security law
John Lee vows ‘prudent’ use of power to define national security offences
Leader rejects concerns over centralisation of power, citing ‘state players’, sensitive information and ‘special responsibility’ to safeguard security.
9 Jun 2026 - 11:42PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15
Government to gather views online and via sector forums as it drafts its first five-year plan, covering areas including housing, land, health and welfare.
10 Jun 2026 - 9:48AM
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong unleashes new growth engine through landmark Central Asia mission
The deals signed during the chief executive’s trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan underscore the potential economic synergy that can be unleashed.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:26AM
Hong Kong economy
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Why Hong Kong and Kazakhstan are drawing closer
As Kazakhstan seeks to diversify its financial partnerships and deepen engagement with China, Hong Kong’s offerings stand out.
9 Jun 2026 - 4:08AM
Hong Kong economy
96 deals signed, flights planned: what’s next for Hong Kong and Central Asia?
Observers say real challenge lies ahead as government and business stakeholders follow up to realise gains.
6 Jun 2026 - 9:38PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says
City leader invites Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to be keynote speaker at coming Belt and Road Summit to be held in Hong Kong in September.
5 Jun 2026 - 10:59PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong signs 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion
City leader John Lee hails Central Asia visit as setting stage for closer government and business ties with region.
4 Jun 2026 - 11:21PM
Hong Kong economy
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Uzbekistan to launch this year, sources say
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Tashkent to start as talks begin on reciprocal 30-day visa-free stay agreement to boost trade, tourism and regional ties.
4 Jun 2026 - 7:38PM
Education in Hong Kong
Universities in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan deepen ties during Lee’s visit
Education University of Hong Kong and Polytechnic University sign agreements with Nazarbayev University on research and other areas.
4 Jun 2026 - 11:46AM
Hong Kong economy
‘At least 1 firm under Kazakh wealth fund will list in Hong Kong this year’
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma points to Kazakhstan’s huge potential as it seeks to privatise state-owned companies.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:30AM
Hong Kong politics
Starry Lee urges Hong Kong officials to respect lawmakers’ dissent amid pushback
Legislative Council president warns against official rebuttals, saying policies ‘always have pros and cons’ and urges dialogue and respect for opposing views.
2 Jun 2026 - 5:23PM
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