Hong Kong’s No. 2 official, a staunch supporter of a Beijing-backed crackdown on pro-democracy activists, tendered his resignation on Wednesday to pave the way for his run in the city's upcoming ... ( read original story ...)
6 accused of seditious acts at Hong Kong court hearings
Hong Kong’s national security police used a colonial-era sedition law to arrest six people on suspicion of causing a nuisance at court hearings in December and January. The suspects were arrested ... ( read original story ...)
With Each New Crisis in Hong Kong, Pressure Built on a Beijing Loyalist
Carrie Lam, the territory’s chief executive, said Monday that she would not seek a second term. Her tenure was marked by protests, a contentious law and a devastating Covid outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protest Films Prominent at Taiwan Documentary Festival
Two Hong Kong protest-related films that are unlikely to ever be screened in their home territory will take center stage at the Taiwan International Documentary Festival, in the event’s ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong security official to stand as chief executive
John Lee’s bid for top political post is sign of the growing influence of security officials ... ( read original story ...)
Hard-liner Who Led Crackdown on Protests Is Favorite to Run Hong Kong
John Lee, who spent his career in Hong Kong’s security services, is likely to continue Beijing’s emphasis on political stability above all else. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong hardliner joins race to become city’s next leader
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Hong Kong news every morning. John Lee, Hong Kong’s second-highest ranking official, has joined the race to succeed Carrie Lam as the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s No. 2 Official Resigns, Announces Leadership Bid
Hong Kong’s No. 2 official, a staunch supporter of a Beijing-backed crackdown on pro-democracy activists, has tendered his resignation to pave the way for his run in the city’s upcoming leadership ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong arrests 6 on sedition charges for creating a ‘nuisance’ in court
Hong Kong police arrested six people Wednesday on charges of violating a colonial-era sedition law by allegedly causing a "nuisance" at court hearings in December and January. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong deputy leader resigns ahead of uncontested top job bid
Hong Kong’s No. 2 official John Lee, a former hardline security chief, resigned as Chief Secretary for Administration on Wednesday afternoon as he bids to run for the city’s top job in the upcoming ... ( read original story ...)
John Lee, Former Policeman, Poised to Be Hong Kong’s Next Top Official
John Lee, currently the city’s No. 2 official, declared his intention to run for the top job, a succession that would signal Beijing plans no letup in its national security crackdown in the city. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong deputy chief resigns amid expectation of leadership bid
Hong Kong's second most senior leader, Chief Secretary John Lee, resigned on Wednesday, the city said, amid media reports the former security chief during months of pro-democracy protests in 2019 will ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Hong Kong Security Chief Launches Bid to Become City’s Leader
A veteran Hong Kong law enforcement official, John Lee, announced his plan to run for the city’s top job, in a sign Beijing is focused on deepening its crackdown on dissent in the Asian financial hub. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police arrest 6 accused of sedition
Hong Kong’s national security police used a colonial-era sedition law to arrest six people Wednesday on suspicion of causing a nuisance at court hearings in December and January. The suspects — four ... ( read original story ...)