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John Lee

(李家超)

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John Lee
John Lee
李家超
John Lee Ka-chiu, a former policeman, was elected Hong Kong's chief executive in 2022.
Born
7 Dec 1957
Industry
Politics
Job Title
Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR
All 90 lawmakers are expected to join the delegation to visit Beijing in July. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Entire Hong Kong Legco to visit Beijing for first time since 1997 handover

Lawmakers have been told visit to the capital will run from July 19 to 25, SCMP has learned.

Hong Kong economy

EcoCeres plans HK$10 billion sustainable aviation fuel plants in Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong economy

Uzbek PM Abdulla Aripov to join ‘milestone’ 200-member delegation in Hong Kong

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Opinion | Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

Far from being ‘alarmist’, legislators are right to raise concerns about the administration’s fiscal plans and their impact on the city’s future.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan leaves the chamber in the Legco Building after delivering his 2026-27 budget address on February 25. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Will top Hong Kong civil servants pay price for blunders under new system?

Former ministers, senior officials and observers point to practical challenges of attributing responsibility.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Public input is key in setting out Hong Kong’s first five-year plan

Different sectors should have a real chance to contribute ideas, identify bottlenecks and help define what Hong Kong could do better.

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Hong Kong politics

New Hong Kong accountability system aims to improve, not blame, John Lee says

City leader says new mechanism is meant to target genuine problems or mistakes and address them through a proper system, not ‘pick on’ individuals.

Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to launch public consultation on first 5-year plan this quarter

City leader John Lee urges public to weigh in as government accelerates preparations for city’s first five-year plan.

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong a ‘global player’ in world rugby after record-breaking Sevens party

Record numbers show up to watch world-class action over three days, with more in store for city with September’s WXV Global Series Challenger.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong’s new economic model

Industrial policy can guide and catalyse but it cannot substitute for a genuine competitive advantage.

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Pedestrians cross a road in Tsim Sha Tsui on August 26 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats

Chairman Ling Kar-kan says society will still supply more rental flats.

The Hong Kong Housing Society is the second-biggest provider of public housing. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong leader John Lee, EU officials meet to discuss trade, cooperation

EU ambassador describes lunch meeting as a ‘constructive and in-depth exchange on EU-Hong Kong relations’.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong must stay watchful to protect its hard-won prosperity

During a ceremony marking National Security Education Day, leaders spoke of the need to be vigilant against various risks and challenges.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to slash over 10,000 civil service posts by mid-2027, minister vows

Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung says close to 60 per cent of cuts will be junior roles and about 3 per cent at senior level.

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Civil servants leave the office in Tamar during lunch hour. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Opinion | On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework

Authorities should think through how to promote students’ and families’ well-being in a system geared towards academic achievement.

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A school bus picks up pupils after school in Wan Chai on April 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families

City leader says decision prompted by positive feedback from families who vouch that scheme gives them peace of mind to pursue careers.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s anticipated stablecoin licence by end-March does not materialise

Analysts say the delay is most likely administrative and that the overall plan is still on track.

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Hong Kong politics

Singapore to explore Northern Metropolis opportunities: Lawrence Wong

City state’s leader says relations with Hong Kong ‘more important than ever’ amid fragmenting world.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (second left) is briefed by Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong (third left) during his visit to the Hong Kong park in the Hetao cooperation zone. Photo: Handout
Hainan

Hong Kong, Hainan can ‘forge strong partnership’, build on strengths: John Lee

Lee says the launch of Hainan’s separate customs regime presents business opportunities for Hong Kong companies.

Hong Kong economy

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong to visit Hong Kong after Boao Forum trip

Wong’s three-day visit will be his first to Hong Kong as prime minister.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Global Talent Summit Week affirms Hong Kong’s push for diversity, innovation

The event helps showcase the progress made on attracting talented professionals to the city as it evolves beyond its financial centre role.

Visitors attend the CareerConnect Expo, part of the Global Talent Summit Week, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on March 18. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Public hearing outlines 6 key failures behind Tai Po fire – as it happened

Lead barrister Victor Dawes says messages show substandard scaffolding mesh was used by contractors, while a cigarette ‘most likely’ caused the blaze.

Video evidence at the public hearing show that one of the buildings at Wang Fuk Court became engulfed in less than two minutes. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

What brought John Lee’s alma mater to the brink of closure?

Hong Kong’s leader graduated from Five Districts Business Welfare Association School in 1970.

Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis land-use laws won’t undermine board’s authority: experts

Compressing procedures to two months will break traditional development ‘shackles’, lawmaker argues.

Hong Kong economy

Measures to streamline Northern Metropolis land-use procedures unveiled

Proposed Development Bureau legislation aims to cut process from nine months to just two and remove bottlenecks.

Lok Ma Chau is one of the areas covered by the megaproject. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to press ahead with expanding Middle East ties despite regional unrest

Chief Executive John Lee vows to keep pursuing business opportunities in the region, hailing Hong Kong as an ‘irreplaceable’ investment gateway.

Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong will keep strengthening Middle East ties despite regional unrest and fuel price pressures. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

First HKIC bet SmartMore seeks Hong Kong IPO amid booming tech pipeline

Unicorn’s AI platforms power firms from Tesla to Apple suppliers, highlighting the government fund’s role in the city’s tech investment push.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong government will work with Legco to craft 5-year plan, John Lee says

City leader says collaborative mechanism will reflect executive-led governance model, with blueprint to be released by end of the year after public consultation.

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