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Mr John Lee would have to navigate running Hong Kong according to its mini-Constitution, the Basic Law, and carrying out Beijing's wishes.

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With former Chief Secretary John Lee set to be the only candidate in Hong Kong's leadership race, it is now clear who Beijing wants to run the territory.
Other names touted for senior positions include current Secretary for Security Chris Tang and police chief Raymond Siu.
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