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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
An artist impression of the three artificial islands near Kau Yi Chau in Lantau waters, previously known as Lantau Tomorrow. Photo: Handout
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Halt Lantau reclamation plan or risk Northern Metropolis bids: developers

Louis Loong, lawmaker and Real Estate Developers Association’s secretary general, says government cannot support both megaprojects concurrently.

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Xia Baolong to start 5-day visit to Hong Kong on Wednesday: John Lee

Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs will meet university heads on Thursday, attend forum on national security law on Saturday.

City leader John Lee (right) has confirmed that Xia Baolong (second from right) will visit Hong Kong for five days, beginning on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong’s John Lee launches public consultation for fourth policy address

City leader vows focus on fostering growth and improving livelihoods amid ‘economic restructuring’.

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Opinion | How a ‘Harvard International’ could boost Hong Kong as an education hub

John Lee’s invitation to Harvard’s students is a great start but let’s also open our doors to the university itself.

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Father's Day

Hong Kong’s John Lee marks Father’s Day by sharing picture of grandson

City leader says he cherishes time with grandson, with caption ‘paying tribute to fathers all over the world’.

Chief Executive John Lee also spoke about reading fables to his grandson before bed, as well as teaching the boy to recognise words and draw. Photo: Handout
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InvestHK pivots to support Hong Kong start-ups’ global growth

After 25 years promoting the city as an investment destination, InvestHK is now championing Hong Kong companies’ overseas expansion.

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Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials

Chief executive says city will remain free port despite growing protectionism globally, as he invites businesses to ‘explore vast array of opportunities’.

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Hong Kong’s John Lee defends national security clauses for restaurant licences

City leader says Food and Environmental Hygiene Department made the decision to help fulfil legal obligation to safeguard national security.

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The policy covers both new licences and those up for renewal. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong leader rejects taxi licence buy-back amid ride-hailing competition

John Lee pledges regulatory framework for online platforms, but urges taxi drivers to improve service in the face of criticism.

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Taxi industry leaders earlier proposed that the government repurchase licences that have depreciated due to competition from online ride-hailing services. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to mark July 1 anniversary with 71,000 free MTR tickets: John Lee

City leader also says he will bring forward his annual policy address by a month to make way for Legco election on December 7.

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SCMP Highlights

John Lee exclusive interview, Chinese rethink UK degrees: 5 weekend reads

From where Hong Kong stands amid the US-China trade war to a rising piano star, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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Exclusive | Hong Kong firms must consider national interests in commercial deals: John Lee

Chief executive outlines stance amid controversy over CK Hutchison’s deal to sell overseas ports to consortium led by US investment giant BlackRock.

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City leader John Lee says he feels that most businesspeople “know how they can maximise the benefits, [and] at the same time maximise the benefits to the country”. Photo: Dickson Lee
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s US-dollar peg a key success factor and will stay: John Lee

City leader also says Hong Kong’s status as yuan offshore centre to be enhanced, while stablecoins are part of ‘blue oceans’ growth strategy.

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The city’s de facto central bank recently made multiple interventions to defend the peg as the Hong Kong dollar hit the higher end of its trading band. Photo: Felix Wong
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Exclusive | Hong Kong’s retail sector is struggling but people will have to adapt: John Lee

Chief Executive John Lee urges businesses to ‘work harder’ in response to market changes.

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Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee is not giving any hints on second term

‘Grasp the moment. Do your best ... That is my mission,’ city leader says, adding nobody expected he would have to deal with a tariff war.

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Exclusive | ‘Don’t kill your successful DNA’: Hong Kong’s John Lee on tariffs, trade war

City’s success relies on zero tariffs and operating as a free port, Lee tells Post, adding his administration has contingency plans ready should row escalate.

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Robotics

Unitree eyes pre-IPO fundraising, valuing robot maker up to US$2 billion: report

Raising fresh capital casts a spotlight on how China’s leading humanoid robot makers are pushing forward mass production this year.

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Hong Kong’s food delivery scene soars with drone services to Ma On Shan

Keeta starts delivering orders from two fast-food restaurants in Science Park to Ma On Shan Promenade.

The launch of the delivery route follows the company’s completion of its first low-altitude instant delivery order in March. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader orders ageing water pipes lined with bitumen to be replaced

John Lee outlines 10 measures to address concerns over black particles found in water supply at two public housing estates.

Staff from the Housing Department and Water Supplies Department visit Queens Hill Estate and Shan Lai Court. Photo: handout
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New man at office helm reflects Beijing’s change of role for Hong Kong: analysts

Zhou Ji has distinguished himself from his predecessors with community visits and an unusual reciprocal meeting with the city’s leader.

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Exclusive | Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs ‘set to visit city in mid-June’

Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, is planning a visit to the city, sources say.

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2 global conferences to make Hong Kong debut this month: John Lee

City leader says authorities to keep pushing Hong Kong as site for major events to lure high-end tourists and enhance city’s global network.

Hundreds of buyers gather at the 41st International Jewellery Show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in March. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Hong Kong’s John Lee cites ‘good understanding’ in meetings with liaison chief

City leader says two meetings with Zhou Ji in three days helped him reflect Hong Kong’s needs to central government and formulate good policies.

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City leader John Lee (left) pays a visit to Zhou Ji, the new director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong's national security law

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows action against security threats, as June 4 nears

City leader says any activity on any day must comply with legal requirements, adding no one should violate the law.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong leader and administration are ‘masters’ of city: liaison office chief

Analysts say point made to avoid any misunderstanding that the liaison office has a direct say in city’s affairs.

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