As it happened: Hong Kong chief executive hopeful John Lee says city must remain a diverse and inclusive global metropolis
- Former No 2 official declared his bid for chief executive race on Saturday afternoon
- He presented three principles in his campaign: achieve goals, boost competitiveness and reinforce the city’s foundation
The 64-year-old, the sole candidate with the central government’s blessing, had earlier hinted at his “next moves”, touting his rise through the ranks over his decades in the civil service, primarily the police force.
“I have worked in the government for 45 years. I have been taking part in different positions, which provided me with a lot of valuable experiences, knowledge and abilities. It has also broadened my vision,” he said on Friday, when he met the press briefly at the Central Plaza in Wan Chai, where his campaign office is located.
He went on to thank the city for the opportunities given while vowing to soldier on, but said cryptically: “Tomorrow, at the press conference I shall be explaining to you my next moves.”
Follow our live coverage of the press conference below.
