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John Lee

Hong Kong leader John Lee to unveil five-year plan that outlasts his term

The new framework will offer John Lee’s clearest statement of the legacy he hopes to leave – and, potentially, his case to Beijing for another five years at the helm.
The new framework will offer John Lee’s clearest statement of the legacy he hopes to leave – and, potentially, his case to Beijing for another five years at the helm.

Hong Kong to announce first five-year plan on Sept 16

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee focused on policy continuity to align more closely with policymaking in mainland China.
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee focused on policy continuity to align more closely with policymaking in mainland China.

Hong Kong leader uncertain on second term in office

FILE PHOTO: Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee attends a press conference in Beijing, China December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee attends a press conference in Beijing, China December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

Independent Hong Kong panel starts hearing into devastating inferno

People arrive at the venue where an independent committee conducts evidential hearings for the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last November, in Hong Kong, China March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Joyce Zhou
People arrive at the venue where an independent committee conducts evidential hearings for the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last November, in Hong Kong, China March 19, 2026. REUTERS/Joyce Zhou

Hong Kong to see oil shocks and volatility from Middle East war, says Chief Executive John Lee

Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Chief Executive of Hong Kong John Lee speaks during a press conference in Beijing, China December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic

FILE PHOTO: Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, leaves the Court of Final Appeal by prison van in Hong Kong, China February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Media mogul Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, leaves the Court of Final Appeal by prison van in Hong Kong, China February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo/File Photo

Hong Kong constitutional minister Erick Tsang resigns for health reasons

Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang (centre) said he is being treated for prostate cancer and decided to resign after consulting with his family and doctors.
Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang (centre) said he is being treated for prostate cancer and decided to resign after consulting with his family and doctors.

Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, looks on as he leaves the Court of Final Appeal by prison van, in Hong Kong, China February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Media tycoon Jimmy Lai, founder of Apple Daily, looks on as he leaves the Court of Final Appeal by prison van, in Hong Kong, China February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

Hong Kong leader says probe into deadly blaze expected to conclude in 9 months

FILE PHOTO: A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A flock of egrets fly next to burned buildings of the Wang Fuk Court housing complex after the deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

Hong Kong heads to the polls after deadly fire

FILE Ñ Smoke rises from the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong on Nov. 27, 2025. BeijingÕs national security arm in Hong Kong summoned representatives and journalists from some foreign media organizations, including The New York Times, on Dec. 6 to warn them about coverage of the cityÕs deadliest fire in decades as well as of upcoming legislative elections. (Lam Yik Fei/The New York Times)
FILE Ñ Smoke rises from the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong on Nov. 27, 2025. BeijingÕs national security arm in Hong Kong summoned representatives and journalists from some foreign media organizations, including The New York Times, on Dec. 6 to warn them about coverage of the cityÕs deadliest fire in decades as well as of upcoming legislative elections. (Lam Yik Fei/The New York Times)

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