John Lee concedes scrapping curbs may take time to achieve but says his administration can set interim goals towards that end.
From policeman to politician, Hong Kong’s incoming chief executive John Lee has his work cut out for him when he takes office on July 1, 2022. In an exclusive interview kicking off the new season of Talking Post with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo, Lee promises a more aggressive approach to countering “fearmongering and bad-mouthing” by the city’s critics, and reveals plans for a possible easing of tough Covid-19 restrictions.
Incoming chief executive will attend November’s Apec summit in Bangkok despite being under US sanctions.
In a wide-ranging interview, John Lee describes his approach to governing, his views of the civil service and the priorities of his incoming administration.
