Former chief secretary John Lee seen on April 18. Following Lee’s resignation to make himself eligible to run for chief executive, the role of the city’s No 2 has been left vacant. Photo: Nora Tam
Opinion
Opinion
Hong Kong is temporarily without a chief secretary – here’s why it matters
- While Beijing holds off filling the spot vacated by John Lee, Carrie Lam has played down the delay by saying the government can manage
- But the role is important, with most former chief secretaries going on to become chief executive – could that be why Beijing is taking its time?
Former chief secretary John Lee seen on April 18. Following Lee’s resignation to make himself eligible to run for chief executive, the role of the city’s No 2 has been left vacant. Photo: Nora Tam
