Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee finalises cabinet line-up, submits list to Beijing for consideration

Declining to give any names, Lee says he has brought in incumbent ministers, civil servants, professionals from private sector and people familiar with district work

He pledges to reveal the list once it receives the green light from Beijing

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John Lee will be sworn in as leader on July 1. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Published: 12:04am, 18 Jun 2022Updated: 1:03am, 18 Jun 2022

Hong Kong’s incoming leader John Lee Ka-chiu has finalised the line-up of his cabinet and submitted it to Beijing for consideration, and has pledged to announce the list once it receives the green light.

Declining to give any names, Lee on Friday said he had brought in incumbent ministers, civil servants, professionals from the private sector and people familiar with district work.

“When forming this team, the central government demanded I build a team with aligned administrative vision, strong executive ability and unity,” Lee, who will be sworn in as chief executive on July 1, told the media.

“I also agree with this idea. I hope we can present a new landscape to all of you when I announce the line-up.”

Civil service chief Patrick Nip. Photo: Handout

Lee said they were experienced and knowledgeable in their field, shared his principle of being “result-oriented” and valued team spirit.

The 64-year-old former chief secretary also expressed his gratitude to all officials in the current administration for their contributions to the city.