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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
Among the new advisers are Wang Xingxing (left), founder and CEO of Unitree Robotics, and Bicheng Han, founder and head of BrainCo. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader taps 2 tech heads from Hangzhou’s ‘Little Dragons’ as advisers

Han Bicheng, CEO of BrainCo, and Wang Xingxing, head of Unitree Robotics, are among three new additions to John Lee’s advisory council.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong’s new bounce, 5 years post-national security law

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong to begin independent drug review, approval in 2026

Hong Kong transport

Cause of driverless bus crash at Hong Kong airport must be found: John Lee

City leader says autonomous transport systems are global trend and authorities will work hard to ensure they are safe for use in Hong Kong.

The city government has ordered an investigation after two automonous buses collided in a restricted area at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday. Photo: Handout
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‘Soft resistance’ is real and still exists in Hong Kong, John Lee warns

Chief executive says criticism of local government is acceptable only if it does not intend to undermine national security.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis can benefit from EU firms’ expertise: John Lee

City leader says Hong Kong and EU can collaborate on climate change solutions, a day after Xia Baolong called for expediting megaproject.

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Hong Kong politics

Remove barriers to speed up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis: Xia Baolong

HKMAO director ends five-day inspection visit, as Chief Executive John Lee says city reminded to stay on guard over national security threats.

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Xia Baolong visits a community living room operated by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in To Kwa Wan. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Xia on Hong Kong’s future: strong governance, economy, society - as it happened

HKMAO director says those with ill intentions are still plotting various actions in the form of ‘soft resistance’ and smearing security law.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong subdivided flat owners ‘may pass on costs to tenants under new rules’

As city moves to legislate minimum standards, industry players also worry that more operators will exit market due to stiffer penalties.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to relax rules for converting hotels into university student hostels

Private operators welcome ‘booster shot’ that aims to ease shortage of dormitory places, as officials say project times may be reduced by up to nine months.

Hong Kong is grappling with a shortage of student hostels. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Explainer | Why is top Beijing official Xia Baolong in Hong Kong for a 5-day visit?

The Post details what is on agenda for Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director’s third fact-finding trip to city.

The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Xia Baolong , arrives in Hong Kong at Shenzhen Bay Port, he will visit Hong Kong from June 18 to 22. 18JUN25 SCMP/ Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Top Beijing official confident ‘masters of Hong Kong’ will be bold on reforms

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong met city leader John Lee and senior officials on Wednesday evening.

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Hong Kong economy

Halt Lantau reclamation plan or risk Northern Metropolis bids: developers

Louis Loong, lawmaker and Real Estate Developers Association’s secretary general, says government cannot support both megaprojects concurrently.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s rise to third in competitiveness index ‘due to civil service reform’

‘This is also the first time Hong Kong is back in the top three since 2019,’ city leader John Lee says.

City leader John Lee has said the score reaffirms his earlier decision to reform the local civil service culture to be “results-oriented”. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s annual national security arrests ‘make up 0.2% of wider police tally’

Chief Executive John Lee says ‘small portion’ of national security arrests reinforces message that such legislation only affects minority.

Hong Kong’s leader has said authorities have made 332 arrests over national security-related offences since the 2020 law took effect. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong to start 5-day visit to Hong Kong on Wednesday: John Lee

Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs will meet university heads on Thursday, attend forum on national security law on Saturday.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee launches public consultation for fourth policy address

City leader vows focus on fostering growth and improving livelihoods amid ‘economic restructuring’.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How a ‘Harvard International’ could boost Hong Kong as an education hub

John Lee’s invitation to Harvard’s students is a great start but let’s also open our doors to the university itself.

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Students take part in a commencement ceremony at Harvard University on May 25. Photo: The Boston Globe / Getty Images
Father's Day

Hong Kong’s John Lee marks Father’s Day by sharing picture of grandson

City leader says he cherishes time with grandson, with caption ‘paying tribute to fathers all over the world’.

Hong Kong

InvestHK pivots to support Hong Kong start-ups’ global growth

After 25 years promoting the city as an investment destination, InvestHK is now championing Hong Kong companies’ overseas expansion.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials

Chief executive says city will remain free port despite growing protectionism globally, as he invites businesses to ‘explore vast array of opportunities’.

The city’s leader at a lunch with EU represenatatives. He said the gathering served as a platform for direct dialogue and an exchange of views. Photo: Facebook/John Lee
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Hong Kong’s John Lee defends national security clauses for restaurant licences

City leader says Food and Environmental Hygiene Department made the decision to help fulfil legal obligation to safeguard national security.

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The policy covers both new licences and those up for renewal. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong leader rejects taxi licence buy-back amid ride-hailing competition

John Lee pledges regulatory framework for online platforms, but urges taxi drivers to improve service in the face of criticism.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to mark July 1 anniversary with 71,000 free MTR tickets: John Lee

City leader also says he will bring forward his annual policy address by a month to make way for Legco election on December 7.

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SCMP Highlights

John Lee exclusive interview, Chinese rethink UK degrees: 5 weekend reads

From where Hong Kong stands amid the US-China trade war to a rising piano star, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee during an exclusive interview with the Post. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hutchison’s Panama ports deal

Exclusive | Hong Kong firms must consider national interests in commercial deals: John Lee

Chief executive outlines stance amid controversy over CK Hutchison’s deal to sell overseas ports to consortium led by US investment giant BlackRock.

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City leader John Lee says he feels that most businesspeople “know how they can maximise the benefits, [and] at the same time maximise the benefits to the country”. Photo: Dickson Lee
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s US-dollar peg a key success factor and will stay: John Lee

City leader also says Hong Kong’s status as yuan offshore centre to be enhanced, while stablecoins are part of ‘blue oceans’ growth strategy.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s retail sector is struggling but people will have to adapt: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee urges businesses to ‘work harder’ in response to market changes.

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