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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
Around 300 hectares of land is earmarked for I&T in San Tin Technopole and its neighbouring Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop. Photo: May Tse
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