Kelly Yeung* is part of Hong Kong’s “elite of the elites”, the 670-strong corps of administrative officers (AO) who form the upper echelons of the city’s civil service. No more than 30 select officers ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong set to electorally appoint chief executive tomorrow
Hong Kong is set to witness one-man election featuring John Lee on Sunday the city state former Security Head for becoming the next Chief Executive replacin ... ( read original story ...)
Security chief who led pro-democracy crackdown set to be Hong Kong’s new leader
John Lee is the only candidate in the running to succeed Carrie Lam as chief executive At the height of Hong Kong’s protests in the summer of 2019, angry pro-democracy legislators shouted in the ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee faces troubled Hong Kong
It comes as no surprise that John Lee (李家超) is destined to be elected Hong Kong’s new chief executive today. Proclaiming to safeguard national security and political stability above everything else, ... ( read original story ...)
Fleeting freedom and propaganda lessons in Hong Kong
Hong Kong will hold an "election" for its top post. Only one candidate is approved by Beijing to run, and ordinary Hong Kong citizens do not get to vote. ( read original story ...)
The creator of Hong Kong’s beloved rubbish monster Lap Sap Chung: artist and author Arthur Hacker
Lap Sap Chung was created by artist and author Arthur Hacker, who worked for the Government Information Services, and is featured in a retrospective exhibition. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election: Dual accountability system fraught with challenges
On Sunday (May 8), more than 1,400 members of Hong Kong’s Election Committee will meet to select the next leader of the city. With former chief secretary John Lee being nominated ... ( read original story ...)
A look at Carrie Lam’s efforts in building a better Hong Kong
The sixth-term chief executive election of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be held on Sunday. We take a closer look at Carrie Lam's efforts in building a better Hong Kong during ... ( read original story ...)
Why John Lee’s progressive policy platform will deliver prosperity to Hong Kong
John Lee, Hong Kong’s sole chief executive candidate, delivered his 44-page policy platform last Friday. Headlined “Starting a new chapter for Hong Kong together,” it contains noble underlying ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee, security official set to take the reins in Hong Kong
When a select group of Hong Kong voters cast their votes to elect the city’s next leader Sunday, they will be given a one-of-a-kind ballot paper — it carries no candidate numbers but only two options: ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing’s Hand-Picked Leader in Hong Kong Has An Abusive Past
After weeks of speculation, on April 8 the Chinese government unveiled its pick of Hong Kong’s next leader—John Lee, a former senior police official. Hong Kong used to be the only territory under ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing loyalist security head poised to become Hong Kong chief executive
Beijing loyalist and Hong Kong security secretary John Lee is poised to become the city's new chief executive. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong closes the door on ‘nano flats’ in planning overhaul
Hong Kong’s booming trend for “nano flats” could be about to go bust amid an overhaul of planning laws and the ongoing exodus of residents. All newly built private homes must measure at least 280 sq ... ( read original story ...)
China installing former security chief as Hong Kong leader
China is installing a career security official as the new leader of Hong Kong in the culmination of a sweeping political transformation that has gutted any opposition in the Asian financial center and ... ( read original story ...)