Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing’s preferred candida ... ( read original story ...)
Leader-in-waiting light on policy details in Hong Kong reboot vow
A former top cop set to become Hong Kong's new leader vowed to reboot the city's international competitiveness on Saturday, but revealed few concrete policy details on how that will be achieved. ( read original story ...)
John Lee makes official bid for Hong Kong’s top job
Lee is the first person to declare his intention to run in the city’s upcoming chief executive election next month. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
“New symphony” for Hong Kong promised by leadership contender John Lee
Hong Kong's former deputy leader John Lee, who has announced his bid to run in a leadership election in May, said on Saturday "this will be a new symphony and I am the conductor". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong students to take ARTs as classes resume this month
Officials ironing out details such as how frequently tests should be conducted, says Education Secretary. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: No 2 official John Lee formally resigns, paving way for bid as Beijing’s preferred candidate
Hong Kong’s No 2 official John Lee Ka-chiu has formally tendered his resignation, paving the way for a run in next month’s chief executive election as the sole candidate with the blessing of the ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee, Hong Kong’s security tsar turned chief executive-in-waiting
If all had gone according to plan, John Lee would now be nearing retirement after a long career in engineering. Instead, the former Hong Kong policeman and security tsar stands on ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Hong Kong: Residents who test positive in mass voluntary screening can isolate at home, officials say
Hong Kong residents who test positive during a mass voluntary Covid-19 screening exercise this week can isolate at home rather than in a government facility, provided their living spaces were suitable ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong policeman to face disciplinary action after leaving gun in barber shop, source says
An anti-triad police officer will face disciplinary action after leaving behind a bag containing his pistol, two magazines, a retractable baton and a pair of handcuffs in a barber shop in northern ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: head of Hong Kong government committee on vaccines urges ‘hardliner’ parents to get children jabbed, with in-person classes to resume
Professor Lau Yu-lung also says school principals and teachers have a duty to build trust with parents and communicate importance of vaccines Expert estimates at least 140,000 children aged between ... ( read original story ...)
Enforcer of China’s Brutal National Security Law Poised to Rule Hong Kong
John Lee, likely next chief executive of Hong Kong "has been the Chinese Communist Party boot on Hong Kong's throat," one observer said. ( read original story ...)
CDC study spotlights utter failure of China’s COVID-Zero policy in Hong Kong
CDC study spotlights utter failure of China’s COVID-Zero policy; After maskless schmoozing, DC elite hit with COVID outbreak; Biden steps up fede ... ( read original story ...)
In Hong Kong first, pastor and housewife charged with sedition for allegedly disrupting court proceedings
Pastor Garry Pang and housewife Chiu Mei-ying attended hearing in January where vigil organiser was being sentenced for inciting others to join banned June 4 event. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official to run in leadership election
Hong Kong former deputy leader John Lee will run in a leadership election in May, according to a press invitation seen by Reuters late on Friday. ( read original story ...)