Beijing accepts John Lee’s resignation to prepare for Hong Kong’s chief executive election

In a brief appearance with the press on April 8, 2022, Hong Kong’s No 2 official John Lee said the central government has accepted his resignation, in advance of his bid to become the city’s next chief executive. Lee said he will hold a press conference on April 9 to announce his next steps. Ahead of the election, which takes place on May 8, the Post learned that Lee will be the only candidate backed by the mainland government.