Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: No 2 government official John Lee ‘forming team for possible leadership bid’ as nomination window opens for delayed race

• Chief Secretary Lee, 64, laying groundwork for possible candidacy in May 8 election, sources say, with one pointing to his security background as key qualification
• Ex-leader Leung Chun-ying to be appointed chief convenor of Election Committee, other insiders say, while incumbent Carrie Lam tight-lipped on re-election bid