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Too much ‘fearmongering’ about Hong Kong, says city’s next leader John Lee

Hong Kong’s incoming leader John Lee says the city retains a competitive edge internationally, but that “a lot of fearmongering and bad-mouthing” about Hong Kong in recent times have painted an inaccurate picture of the city. For more, watch the full episode of Talking Post with Yonden Lhatoo.

June 22, 2022
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Speaking with Post chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo, incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee revealed he plans to attend the next Apec summit. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum is scheduled to...00:34
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Apec summit on agenda for Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee
June 22, 2022
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Hong Kong’s incoming leader John Lee sits down with Post chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo to talk about the city’s coronavirus restrictions. He flagged that his team may conduct a review of the...01:16
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John Lee flags possible review of hotel quarantine rules after he takes office
June 22, 2022
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China and the United States are locked in a geopolitical struggle that shows no sign of easing. American political science professor and leading China scholar David Shambaugh has been analysing...14:34
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February 12, 2022
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Two years after taking office as Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee has shifted his focus from enforcing national security to improving the lives of residents and rebuilding the city's economy....26:24
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June 29, 2024
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June 14, 2024
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One miserable failure that seems to endlessly haunt Hong Kong is its inability to house underprivileged residents in humane conditions. While a well-off minority lives in luxury, many Hongkongers...24:45
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Inside Hong Kong’s notorious ‘coffin homes’ | Talking Post with Yonden Lhatoo
March 30, 2024
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Post executive editor Chow Chung-yan and managing editor Yonden Lhatoo unpack Beijing’s biggest annual plenary event.34:00
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March 15, 2024
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Cui Tiankai is China’s longest-serving ambassador to the US. Ever since his retirement as Beijing’s top envoy to Washington in 2021, he has been active in backchannel diplomacy between the two...30:18
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Why Taiwan is a ‘life-or-death question’ for China: Cui Tiankai on US-China tension
December 4, 2023
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June 29, 2023
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China recently wrapped up the “two sessions'' of its national legislature and top political advisory body. Beyond the confirmation of an unprecedented third term for President Xi Jinping and the...30:39
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What to expect from China under third-term President Xi Jinping
March 21, 2023
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China is struggling to contain the fallout from suddenly ending its draconian Covid-control regime. How bad is the situation and what’s next for the world’s second-largest economy?  ...29:55
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Unpacking China’s new Covid crisis
January 14, 2023
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World renowned conservationist Jane Goodall has travelled the globe in her fight to protect the natural world. So with the spotlight on global superpowers in the face of the climate crisis, how...19:16
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China’s place in the climate crisis fight with Jane Goodall
December 3, 2022
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Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson is one of the most recognisable scientists in the world. The American astrophysicist is renowned for combining wisdom and wit to break down complex ideas for his millions of...25:44
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‘China is a frenemy’: Neil deGrasse Tyson on space race
November 19, 2022
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Former Singapore Foreign Minister and long-time Hong Kong resident George Yeo has been called a “China whisperer” for his ability to explain Beijing’s ambitions and perspective to the rest of the...23:13
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‘China knows it’s getting stronger’: George Yeo on US-China tensions
October 22, 2022
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Known for her East-meets-West style, designer Vivienne Tam has built a fashion empire over the decades. Starting from scratch in Hong Kong, Tam has spent decades building her business into a global...17:46
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How Vivienne Tam brought Chinese flair to the fashion world
September 10, 2022
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After nearly seven decades in show business, with almost 700 film and TV credits, James Hong is one of the most prolific actors of all time. From Kung Fu Panda to Everything Everywhere All at Once,...18:39
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How James Hong became one of Hollywood’s most prolific actors
August 27, 2022
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Hong Kong’s new US$450 million Palace Museum boasts hundreds of priceless Chinese treasures spanning nearly 5,000 years. So is it worth all the hype? Join Post chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo as he...13:23
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What’s so special about the Hong Kong Palace Museum?
August 13, 2022
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Pioneering comedian Margaret Cho was one of the first Asian-Americans to break into the mainstream. Over the years, she has used her comedy and star power to fight for minority rights. In this...17:44
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Margaret Cho unpacks Asian-American ‘aspirational whiteness’
July 23, 2022
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Australian journalist, author and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has dedicated his life to the pursuit of truth and shining a light on inconvenient facts that often contradict the mainstream...20:37
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July 9, 2022
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From policeman to politician, Hong Kong’s incoming chief executive John Lee has his work cut out for him when he takes office on July 1, 2022. In an exclusive interview kicking off the new season of Talking Post with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo, Lee promises a more aggressive approach to countering “fearmongering and bad-mouthing” by the city’s critics, and reveals plans for a possible easing of tough Covid-19 restrictions.26:44
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‘What needs to be done will be’: Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee
June 23, 2022
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Hong Kong’s incoming leader John Lee says the city needs to strengthen its crisis-management systems to “ensure a high margin of safety” for any challenges that may arise in the future. For more,...02:56
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Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee wants to bolster the city's crisis management systems
June 22, 2022