John Lee
Hong Kong leader announces 'independent committee' to probe fire
John Lee says reforms would be needed in safety, supervision, construction and maintenance standards
Hong Kong leader pledges to boost economy, livelihoods
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong leader John Lee pledged on Wednesday (Sep 17) to boost the city’s economy, improve livelihoods and cement its role as an international centre, unveiling measures including develo...
Hong Kong leader says national security scrutiny of restaurants is necessary
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong will toughen screening of catering premises for potential violations of national security, which civil servants should accord top priority in deciding on licence approvals, the c...
Hong Kong leader vows more free trade pacts amid ‘ruthless’ US tariffs
The city is in negotiations for investment agreements with Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and Peru
Criticism of Panama ports deal deserves ‘serious attention’: Hong Kong leader
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday (Mar 18) said that criticism of city conglomerate CK Hutchison’s sale of its Panama Canal ports deserved “serious attention”, after Beijing authorities...
Desperate for tourists, Hong Kong doles out incentives to woo visitors from mainland and beyond
Measures include free or discounted public transport, free admission to museums and art spaces, and half-price movie tickets
Hong Kong to relax housing rules
The Hang Seng Properties Index rose as much as 3.9% after chief executive John Lee announced the relaxed mortgage rules
Hong Kong leader focuses on livelihood issues, positioning HK as global hub
HONG Kong’s leader kicked off his annual policy address on Wednesday with pledges to reform shortcomings including reducing wait times for public housing as authorities focus on livelihood issues and ...
Hong Kong’s leader to focus on economy, liquor tax cut in speech
HONG Kong’s leader will make bolstering the economy a priority in an annual speech this week, using it to lay out an agenda that includes a potential cut to a liquor tax and possible measures to stren...
Cathay Pacific needs to address capacity issues, Hong Kong leader says
PLANS by Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways to slash flights during the busy Lunar New Year period show the airline needs to address its capacity problems, the city’s leader said, while its pilot unio...
