Hong Kong chief executive election 2022: Beijing approves resignation of John Lee, clearing way for his leadership bid


  • China
  • Sunday, 10 Apr 2022

Beijing has approved the resignation of Hong Kong chief secretary John Lee Ka-chiu, clearing the way for his leadership bid in May.

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law and the recommendation of incumbent leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, the State Council on Thursday decided to remove Lee from the office of chief secretary, Xinhua reported on Friday.

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