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Hong Kong
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
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
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’.

Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong’s John Lee defends national security clauses for restaurant licences

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Hong Kong transport

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

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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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Hong Kong will mark the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule with free MTR tickets, carnivals, flag-raising ceremonies and sports games. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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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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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The city’s de facto central bank recently made multiple interventions to defend the peg as the Hong Kong dollar hit the higher end of its trading band. Photo: Felix Wong
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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Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee is not giving any hints on second term

‘Grasp the moment. Do your best ... That is my mission,’ city leader says, adding nobody expected he would have to deal with a tariff war.

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Talking Post with Yonden Lhatoo

Video | Why Hong Kong will remain a free port regardless of Donald Trump’s tariffs

Why Hong Kong will remain a free port regardless of Donald Trump’s tariffs
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Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | ‘Don’t kill your successful DNA’: Hong Kong’s John Lee on tariffs, trade war

City’s success relies on zero tariffs and operating as a free port, Lee tells Post, adding his administration has contingency plans ready should row escalate.

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City leader John Lee has said his government has already made “contingency plans for the worst”, but stopped short of revealing what they are. Photo: Dickson Lee
Robotics

Unitree eyes pre-IPO fundraising, valuing robot maker up to US$2 billion: report

Raising fresh capital casts a spotlight on how China’s leading humanoid robot makers are pushing forward mass production this year.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s food delivery scene soars with drone services to Ma On Shan

Keeta starts delivering orders from two fast-food restaurants in Science Park to Ma On Shan Promenade.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader orders ageing water pipes lined with bitumen to be replaced

John Lee outlines 10 measures to address concerns over black particles found in water supply at two public housing estates.

Staff from the Housing Department and Water Supplies Department visit Queens Hill Estate and Shan Lai Court. Photo: handout
Hong Kong politics

New man at office helm reflects Beijing’s change of role for Hong Kong: analysts

Zhou Ji has distinguished himself from his predecessors with community visits and an unusual reciprocal meeting with the city’s leader.

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Zhou Ji visits Cheung Hang Community Hall in Tsing Yi on June 1. Photo: Hong Kong Liaison Office
Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs ‘set to visit city in mid-June’

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, is planning a visit to the city, sources say.

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Hong Kong economy

2 global conferences to make Hong Kong debut this month: John Lee

City leader says authorities to keep pushing Hong Kong as site for major events to lure high-end tourists and enhance city’s global network.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee cites ‘good understanding’ in meetings with liaison chief

City leader says two meetings with Zhou Ji in three days helped him reflect Hong Kong’s needs to central government and formulate good policies.

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City leader John Lee (left) pays a visit to Zhou Ji, the new director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows action against security threats, as June 4 nears

City leader says any activity on any day must comply with legal requirements, adding no one should violate the law.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader and administration are ‘masters’ of city: liaison office chief

Analysts say point made to avoid any misunderstanding that the liaison office has a direct say in city’s affairs.

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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong lawmakers support fully portable MPF accounts

Letting members move their full portfolios to new providers would promote proactive management and competition, official says.

Pedestrians cross a road in Central on May 25, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs ‘burning’ government urgency on ticket scalping too

The chief executive feels a ‘burning urgency’ to develop the Northern Metropolis. How about tackling some perennial problems as well?

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Visitors walk past the box office of Kai Tak Arena on February 22. Industrial-level scalping has affected not only the fans of popular acts, but also the government’s opening ceremony for Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader has ‘burning urgency’ to fast-track Northern Metropolis project

Chief Executive John Lee exploring legal amendment to expedite the development which requires lawmakers’ consensus.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong should seize on US rejection of foreign students, John Lee says

Chief executive makes remarks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump administration will ‘aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students’.

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Hong Kong society

‘No special privileges for tax evasion,’ John Lee tells Hongkongers

Asked about tax reviews on Hong Kong Journalists Association members, city leader says groups trying to pressure government will ‘only expose their true nature’.

Chief Executive John Lee has said that no one has a special privilege to break the law through tax evasion. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp must tackle ‘inadequacies’ in contingency plans: John Lee

City leader criticises rail giant’s emergency handling after third disruption in four months and outlines areas for improvement.

Crowds stranded at Tiu Keng Leng MTR station during the recent rail disruption. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can reassert its global edge in an uncertain world

The city’s vibrancy, uniqueness, connectivity and agility make it all the more relevant in a fast-evolving global economy.

International Property

Capital from Hong Kong, mainland China sets sights on UAE property

Inquiries from Chinese buyers surge and Hong Kong’s Gaw Capital and Black Spade Capital make investments.

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