From his role as security chief during the 2019 protests and unrest, to his promotion to the city’s No. 2 position, ex-police officer John Lee finally rose to the top, becoming chief executive on July 1, 2022.
LATEST NEWS & VIEWS
Explainer: How, and why, the gov’t banned protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
Hong Kong gov’t defends latest taxi fare rise against criticism from both sides
Hong Kong’s John Lee dismisses claims of overseas activist surveillance following UK ‘spying’ arrests
COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS
‘Smears,’ ‘slander,’ and ‘so-called’: Wolf-warrior language against critics does Hong Kong no favours
Legislative Council member and Executive Council convenor Regina Ip has criticised the Hong Kong government’s aggressive, “wolf-warrior” style of addressing overseas critics, especially critics of our new national security regime. Interviewed by Ming Pao, she implied that this style (always “refute,” “firmly oppose,” “strongly condemn”) undermines Hong Kong’s ability to connect with the international community.…
When secrecy can spell disaster: Hong Kong’s new security law must protect whistleblowers
Chief Executive John Lee has announced the start of the government’s second attempt to introduce local legislation on national security as required by the Basic Law’s Article 23. The first attempt in 2003 ended in failure amid widespread public protest. This time Hong Kong’s patriots-only political elite cheered. Legislators and business leaders immediately and unanimously…
FEATURES
Timeline: Hong Kong’s new security law – from public consultation to passage in 48 days, after ‘27 years’ in the making
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 44
Hong Kong Budget 2024: What to look for as city expects over HK$100 billion deficit for second consecutive year
Explainer: What is Article 23? Hong Kong’s new security law
Explainer: Hong Kong’s national security crackdown – month 43
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