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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
Hong Kong is hosting three major financial events towards the end of this month. Photo: Sam Tsang
Wealth management

Hong Kong finance chief sees US$20 billion of IPOs this year on tech optimism

Companies could raise between US$17 billion and US$20 billion this year, Paul Chan tells tech forum.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities right to target best and brightest

Hong Kong

Opinion | Just why is Beijing calling for ‘capable’ Hong Kong lawmakers?

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Not too late to correct Carrie Lam’s mistake with HK$2 fare subsidy

Policy errors made by previous leaders need to be acknowledged, so the city can course-correct and achieve savings immediately.

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A sticker advertising the HK$2 fare scheme for the elderly and disabled is shown on a minibus on February 21. The plan implemented in 2012 was imaginative and socially significant, but the 2022 expansion of the scheme was a mistake. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Handouts not the only answer to birth rate in Hong Kong

Childcare and flexibility in the workplace are also important, surveys of Hong Kong women have found.

Two Sessions 2025

Chinese vice-premier asks Hong Kong to financially back nation’s tech growth

Ding Xuexiang also reiterates Beijing’s support for city’s role as financial hub in closed-door meeting with Hong Kong members of CPPCC.

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Two Sessions 2025

‘Two sessions’ 2025: call for Hong Kong to tap global role and seize 5 key ideas

Chinese Premier Li Qiang stresses Hong Kong’s role in connecting nation with rest of world, while liaison office director lists critical ideas city should grasp.

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A screen broadcasting live footage of China’s Premier Li Qiang at the opening of the annual session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong politics

‘Two sessions’ 2025: Hong Kong delegates told to be ‘active players’ in city

Xia Baolong tells Hong Kong delegates to China’s top political advisory body to ‘not just be observers’ to support city’s development.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s austere budget is hard for the public to swallow

With the bulk of cost-cutting aimed at the elderly, children, families and education, for the government to exempt itself is not a good look.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park ‘new stage’ for mega-events economy

Opening ceremony marks glittering start for venue, as city leader John Lee hails ‘magnificent’ project.

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A pyrotechnics display helped cap off the Kai Tak Sports Park opening ceremony on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Stronger oversight of Hong Kong’s unions can help them to boost development

Changes to Hong Kong law are set to tighten scrutiny of groups that should not only be protecting members but also providing the public with quality services.

Taxis queue up to pick up passengers to the city at the taxi stop of Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Shorter wait for Hong Kong’s public flats is still far too long

Despite Hong Kong making progress in the provision of homes, cost-effective units must be allocated within a reasonable time frame.

US-China tech war

Hong Kong to launch 2 AI forums as US-China tech war rages

The city is shifting towards a technology-driven economy to align with Beijing’s strategic goals, with major investments planned for AI.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Budget 2025: pay freeze for Hong Kong public servants – as it happened

Changes to HK$2 fare scheme help balance ‘good intentions’ of policy and its costs, finance chief says.

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Paul Chan (second from left) with his latest budget blueprint. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Kitec site gets fresh redevelopment plan to adapt to market changes

Consortium plans to give the former trade and exhibition centre a new lease of life following its permanent closure in June.

The Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre was permanently closed in June 2024 because of market changes. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s John Lee makes opportune Islamic finance move

Hong Kong leader is wise to court opportunities provided by increased cooperation with regions where Muslims wield great influence in business.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can seize opportunities along Silk Road Economic Belt

By deepening cooperation, the city can leverage its unique brand and core advantages to help businesses uncover new areas for growth.

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Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Hong Kong’s civil service expected to cut contract staff amid deficit

Sources say civil servants will ‘shoulder all the work’ of axed contract staff, as some experts single out roles ‘ripe’ for AI disruption.

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Apart from contract staff, about 173,000 civil servants were employed as of March 31 last year. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong entertainment

Explainer | What is ‘Hong Kong Super March’ and how can you take part?

Attractive cultural, arts and sporting events will ‘come one after the other’ next month, Hong Kong leader John Lee says.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong taxi strike cancelled after union meets government advisory body

City leader John Lee earlier urged top taxi union against taking any drastic action and to instead discuss solutions with transport advisory body.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | John Lee is right. Harbin is an inspiration – in being uniquely itself

Harbin’s attraction for visitors lies in its distinctive weather and Russian legacy. In the same way, Hong Kong should draw on its colonial past and local colour.

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“Dim Sum Squad” members Har Gow, Siu Mai and Char Siu Ba are part of The Peak’s new “It’s Different Up Here” campaign that celebrates all things Hong Kong. It runs until February 28. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Wait for Hong Kong public rental flats drops to 5.3 years, lowest since 2018

Chief Executive John Lee confident waiting time can be cut to 4½ years, if including applicants allocated to temporary homes.

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A public housing construction site near the border with Shenzhen. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s mega-events to attract 840,000 visitors in first 6 months: John Lee

Art Basel, Art Central and ComplexCon touted as major drivers, as city gears up for ‘Hong Kong Super March’.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong leader warns against ‘drastic action’ by taxi union threatening strike

John Lee says possibility of strike being ‘hijacked’ by people with ‘ulterior motives’; advisory body to meet taxi and ride-hailing sectors.

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China Conference: Southeast Asia

Tariffs, AI potential, cautious optimism on China: Southeast Asia’s path ahead

Asean must grow its global links and stand together to mitigate effects of external shocks, say panel speakers at ‘China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025’.

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (front row, centre), Hong Kong’s former chief executive Leung Chun-ying (front row, third from right) and other panel speakers at the “China Conference: Southeast Asia 2025” in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to become Muslim-friendly city for Asean businesses, tourists: John Lee

Authorities have introduced incentives such as simplifying immigration requirements, offering more halal options, city leader says.

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City leader John Lee has hailed economic ties between Southeast Asia and Hong Kong at the Post’s conference in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s poor communication may point to bigger problems

Good stories cannot be told if basic information is lacking about the city’s progress as part of the development of the nation.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong launches naming contest for city’s 2 giant panda cubs

Contest launched day before ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ set to make their public debut at Ocean Park.

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