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John Lee

(李家超)

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John Lee
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’s leader John Lee (centre, pointing) views a scale model at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan, in early June. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Mainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led Central Asia trip ‘eye city listing’

Hong Kong’s leader says city will press on as ‘superconnector’, ‘super value-adder’ to help them expand overseas amid geopolitical disruptions.

Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police chief defends plan to deny pay rises to bottom 5% of performers

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong political parties urge access to fertility services for single women

Parties also say government should extend soon-to-expire newborn baby bonus as births in city hit historic low of 31,100 in 2025.

Babies and their parents take part in a Mother’s Day competition at a Tai Po shopping centre. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | In the age of AI, Hong Kong’s strategy as a ‘superconnector’ is progressing

At SCMP’s China Conference, Chief Executive John Lee and panellists made clear the city’s potential as an innovation centre, building on its traditional strengths.

Banking & finance

Beyond a bridge: Hong Kong digs in to shore up fragile ‘moat’, anchor growth

Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifting capital flows, regulatory changes.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | PLA vessels’ port call in Hong Kong highlights nation’s support

Regular visits from Chinese naval vessels also signal the city’s responsibility to protect sovereignty and fortify a sense of national identity.

People pose for pictures with two PLA Navy vessels at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks on July 4. Photo: Elson Li
China’s private sector

Why Hong Kong’s major developers stayed out of Northern Metropolis’ tender

Limited bids suggest government’s new land-sale model asks developers to do more than build homes, testing a role outside their expertise.

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Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Prospects for Hong Kong are looking up, 29 years after the handover

On the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to China and 105 years since the Communist Party’s founding, President Xi expressed high expectations of Hong Kong and Macau.

Hong Kong politics

Communist Party a ‘fundamental safeguard’ of Hong Kong’s prosperity: John Lee

City leader also sets priorities for final year of his tenure during handover and party anniversary celebrations.

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A man holds a national flag at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan will hinge on how it measures success

From boosting growth to improving liveability, city planning is most effective when matched by consistent execution and accountability.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong is key to spurring Asean-Greater Bay Area cooperation

By linking the two regions, the city creates an enormous opportunity for cross investment and expansion to other regions.

Hong Kong economy

New Asean Chamber of Commerce launched in Hong Kong will ‘fulfil long-felt need’

New business group launched at the South China Morning Post’s GBA-Asean Summit 2026.

IPO

Hong Kong loses IPO crown as swelling wave of Chinese tech no match for SpaceX

With Chinese technology giants fuelling an ‘A-to-H’ listing boom, Hong Kong appears to be on the rise as their ‘fundraising venue of choice’.

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A gong is struck to mark the HKEX’s 26th anniversary at Connect Hall on Friday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

Home Affairs Department publishes two guides allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements to encourage rural tourism.

Ho Sheung Heung in the northern New Territories. The Hong Kong government has released two guides with more flexible licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites. Photo: Karma Lo
China manufacturing

Northern Metropolis: Hong Kong launch pad for Chinese firms

Set for completion in the early 2040s, the 30,000-hectare megaproject leverages Hong Kong’s natural advantages to serve as a new global launch pad for mainland Chinese firms.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | To boost birth rate, Hong Kong needs to deliver quality housing

If homes remain painfully unaffordable and pitifully small, it’s very difficult to persuade couples to have children.

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Hong Kong’s AI push needs a broader vision and more realistic goals

The city is unlikely to outspend Silicon Valley or outscale Shenzhen. But it doesn’t need to.

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People walk past an AI ambassador in a shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui East on June 14. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

Hong Kong FDI inflows up 36% so far this year: InvestHK data

A total of 413 companies set up or expanded their businesses in the city in the first six months.

Hong Kong politics

John Lee to begin public consultation on term’s final policy address on Monday

Hong Kong leader also says exercise set to gauge views on city’s first five-year plan, which is due in third quarter.

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Law

Legal Tales | Power of Hong Kong’s new national security regulation must be prudently deployed

The new powers conferred on the chief executive must be exercised in a way that is consistent with rights and freedoms entrenched in the Basic Law.

A large banner promoting the National Security Law displayed at Tsim Sha Tsui’s Star Ferry Pier in June 2020. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to send welfare to retirees’ mainland Chinese bank accounts from July

Measure applies to elderly welfare recipients living in Guangdong and Fujian, with city leader saying it will make ‘retirement life more secure’.

Quanzhou, a coastal city in Fujian. The province is one of two covered by the scheme. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Fujian sign 6 deals to deepen finance, tourism and education ties

Chief Executive John Lee is leading a Hong Kong delegation on a three-day trip that includes visits to tech firms and cultural projects.

Hong Kong economy

More of Northern Metropolis set to benefit from eased flow of cross-border resources

Development Bureau says measures to ease transfers in tech zone will be tested this year and may be applied to other parts of megaproject.

Education in Hong Kong

University town framework unlikely to be unveiled before five-year plan released

Government previously planned to publish Northern Metropolis University Town Development Conceptual Framework in the first half of year.

One of the sites for the proposed university town is in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen area. Photo: Elson Li
Electric & new energy vehicles

Hong Kong emerging as the proving ground for China’s global smart-car ambitions

Chinese carmakers unveiled 14 smart vehicles in Hong Kong as they use the city to gauge overseas demand and refine global expansion plans.

Geely’s Caocao concept car at the 2026 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong). China is hoping Hong Kong can open the door to global markets. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Xia ‘fully recognises’ Hong Kong I&T efforts, urges city to seize opportunities

Beijing official visits Northern Metropolis sites, including Yuen Long microelectronics centre and Hetao hub.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results

The challenge is not simply identifying problems. It is mustering the political will and building the capacity to overcome them.

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