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63-656: All electoral candidate of Chief Executive Officer , Legislative Council and also the Election Committee must be approved by the committee before run for election since June 2021. The member of the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee including a chairperson, 2 to 4 official members, and 1 to 3 non-official members. The committee members (including the chairperson) are appointed by the Hong Kong Chief Executive by notice published in

126-509: A "sense of national identity" with students, and also emphasized that "Newly appointed teachers in all public sector schools will be required to pass the Basic Law Test." In June 2023, after mainland China proposed a "patriotic education law" for citizens, including Hong Kong and Macau, Lee said that the Hong Kong government would "comply" with its requirements. In October 2023, after the law

189-430: A 2-hour 45 minute long speech, saying that Hong Kong would "snatch" global talent. He accordingly released seven measures, including granting graduates from the world's top 100 universities a two-year visa, allowing employers to hire overseas talent more easily, extend employment visas and refund extra stamp duty to foreigners-turned-permanent residents who are still holding property. However, the exodus continued throughout

252-514: A barge was on the Hong Kong side on 27 February 2022. On the day of the emergency regulation was announced, photos show that the bridge was past the halfway point on Hong Kong's side, extending just meters away from Hong Kong land. On 6 April 2022, Lee resigned and planned to join the 2022 Chief Executive election . His resignation was approved by the State Council of China on the following day. On 6 April 2022, Lee resigned and planned to join

315-694: A key role in the push for the 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill . On 3 July 2020, the Chinese state-run Xinhua News Agency stated that the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was formally established. There were 10 members of the committee. As the Secretary for Security of Hong Kong, Lee was a member of the committee. In October 2020, Lee told Shenzhen Satellite TV in an interview that he

378-492: A minimum period of time in which healthcare professionals must work at a public hospital before they can leave. This caused an uproar among healthcare professionals, according to the president of the Hong Kong Public Doctors' Association. In November 2022, Lee said of the policy "I believe the professionals hold strong affection for Hong Kong and are willing to serve the society." In contrast, John Tsang said that

441-463: A pay freeze imposed in 2012, resulting in its increase to HK$ 4.61 million ($ 591,000). In July 2017, directors of bureaux (DoBs) were approved to have a 12.4% pay rise and the 3.5% pay differential between secretaries of departments (SoDs) and DoBs remained, indicating a new annual pay of approximately HK$ 5 million for the city's leading role because the Chief Executive received a salary of 112% of

504-400: A pay freeze imposed on the chief executive and senior civil servants in 2012, he was accused of granting himself a pay rise by stealth and going against the trend of top politicians taking pay cuts instead of pay increases. In July 2021, Carrie Lam refused to remove the legal immunity of the chief executive in anti-bribery legislation, stating that the officeholder has to be accountable to

567-533: A post which he served until 2022. A pro-Beijing politician, Lee is known as being a hardliner against the pro-democracy camp in Hong Kong, having played a key role in the crackdown of the opposition. He is one of ten officials sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury under Executive Order 13936 for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy and restricting the freedom of expression or assembly of

630-408: A priority for Lee's government. On 3 July 2022, Lee said that if the housing supply did not meet targets, both civil servants and government leaders would be responsible. On 19 October 2022, he announced several measures to combat the housing prices, including building 72,000 private residential units over the next five years. Lee has said that he respected the plan to build public housing on parts of

693-515: Is John Lee selected as chief executive in the 2022 election , appointed by the Chinese State Council with the designation decree signed by Premier Li Keqiang on 30 May 2022 and took office on 1 July 2022. Lee is the fifth Chief Executive; each of his four predecessors are still living. According to article 44 of the Basic Law, the chief executive must be a Chinese citizen as defined by

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756-609: Is a Hong Kong politician and former police officer who is the fifth and current Chief Executive of Hong Kong . Originally a police officer, Lee served as the Deputy Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police Force from 2010 to 2012. He was appointed Under Secretary of Security by Leung Chun-ying in 2012. After Carrie Lam became Chief Executive in 2017, he was promoted to Secretary for Security . In 2021, he succeeded Matthew Cheung as Chief Secretary for Administration ,

819-501: Is a drug, and the government will categorise CBD as a dangerous drug... to protect the public's health." The move to ban CBD by February 2023 would put it in the same category as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine. During his leadership, Lee attempted to reverse the emigration wave in Hong Kong triggered by the imposition of the National Security Law in 2020, as well as the strict zero-COVID curbs. On 19 October 2022, he gave

882-453: Is provided to discharge promotional and protocol-related functions. Depending on police risk assessment, personal security protection is provided. Former Chief Executives also enjoy medical and dental care. Former Chief Executives hold the title "The Honourable", and ranks third in the Hong Kong order of precedence . Remuneration for the chief executive of Hong Kong is among the highest in

945-510: The 2022 Chief Executive election . His resignation was approved by the State Council of China on the following day. He formally announced his candidacy on 9 April 2022. Lee was the sole candidate who had the blessing of the Chinese leader Xi Jinping 's administration in the 2022 Hong Kong Chief Executive election , which was communicated by the Liaison Office . The Office reportedly told

1008-529: The Basic Law . The Election Committee is responsible for the nomination of chief executive candidates and election of the chief executive-elect. Under the 2021 Hong Kong electoral changes initiated by the National People's Congress , each candidate running for chief executive elections is to be nominated by at least 188 members of the Election Committee , before their eligibility is reviewed and confirmed by

1071-841: The Beijing government and hence, extending such provisions to CE would 'sabotage its superior constitutional status'. She was accused of positioning herself above the law whilst going against the principles of separation of power and rule of law . (born 1937) (born 1944) (born 1954) (born 1957) (born 1957) John Lee Ka-chiu Mainland China Hong Kong (pro-Beijing) Macau (pro-Beijing) Republic of China (Taiwan, pro-Beijing) Mainland China Hong Kong (pro-Beijing) Macau (pro-Beijing) Republic of China (Taiwan, pro-Beijing) Hong Kong (pro-Beijing) Mainland China Hong Kong (pro-Beijing) John Lee Ka-chiu GBM SBS PDSM PMSM ( Chinese : 李家超 ; born 7 December 1957 )

1134-607: The Chief Secretary . The new salary of Chief Executive of Hong Kong is about thirty-nine times more than the annual salary of President of China . Since the chief executive is directly appointed by the Central People's Government of China after an election by a committee of 1,500 people selected by the Chinese Government, rather than the general population, many people, in particular the pro-democrats , have criticised

1197-583: The Chief Secretary for Administration , the most senior official and head of the Government Secretariat , in charge of overseeing the administration of the Government. The Chief Executive holds the title " The Honourable ", and ranks first in the Hong Kong order of precedence . The official residence of the chief executive is Government House in Central , Hong Kong Island . The current chief executive

1260-513: The Election Committee that Lee would be the only candidate given permission by Beijing to be Chief Executive. Lee's campaign manager, Tam Yiu-chung , revealed that Lee would develop a political manifesto by the end of April. Tam later claimed that the political manifesto would not be key for the public to support Lee. Lee dismissed criticism that the Election Committee members were nominating him without seeing his manifesto, claiming that

1323-684: The Election Committee without first obtaining nominations from one eighth of its total members. The specific method for selecting the chief executive is prescribed in Annex I of the Basic Law. The Election Committee shall be composed of 1500 members from the following sectors pursuant to the amended Annex I under the 2021 Hong Kong electoral changes initiated by the National People's Congress . The Election Committee consists of individuals (i.e. private citizens) and representatives of bodies (i.e. special interest groups or corporate bodies) selected or elected by 40 prescribed sub-sectors as stipulated in Annex I to

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1386-570: The Election Committee , with nomination by at least 15 members of each sector of the Election Committee. Candidacy is confirmed upon review and confirmation of eligibility by the Candidate Qualification Review Committee, according to opinions issued by the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the basis of a review by the National Security Department of

1449-671: The Hong Kong Golf Club's site in Fanling . In October 2023, Lee cut some anti-speculation stamp duties on purchases of housing. In July 2022, Lee said that the government would spare no effort to enhance patriotic education, and said that the sense of young people of the nation and national identity would need to be fostered from an early age. In August 2022, Lee said that schools must teach students to respect and safeguard national security. In September 2022, Lee said that teachers would be required to "be cautious" about their conduct, set

1512-727: The Hong Kong Government Gazette . The committee is established in 2021 as required by the Basic Law after March 30, 2021 . The decision made by the committee on National Security's review advice is not subject to any judicial proceedings . Chief Executive of Hong Kong High Court District Court Magistrates' Court Special courts and tribunals: Chief Executive Elections Legislative elections District council elections Consular missions in Hong Kong Hong Kong–China relations Hong Kong–Taiwan relations The chief executive of

1575-553: The Hong Kong Police Force on whether a candidate meets the legal requirements and conditions of upholding the Basic Law and swearing allegiance to the HKSAR of the People's Republic of China . The Chief Executive-designate is then returned by the Election Committee with an absolute majority in a two-round system: the chief executive-designate is to be returned with an absolutely majority (>750 valid votes) 1. more than 2 candidates obtain

1638-718: The Legislative Council , and bestowing honours . The Basic Law grants the chief executive a wide range of powers, but obliges him or her, before making important policy decisions, introducing bills to the Legislative Council, making subsidiary legislation, and dissolving the Legislative Council, to act only after consultation with the Executive Council (all of whose members are the CE's own appointees). The executive council consists of official and non-official members, including

1701-499: The Legislative Council , deciding on government policies, advising appointment and dismissal of principal officials of the Government of Hong Kong to the Central People's Government of China , appointing judges and holders of certain public offices and to pardon or commute sentences. The position is also responsible for the policy address made to the public. The chief executive's powers and functions are established by article 48 of

1764-501: The chief secretary for administration , the financial secretary or the secretary for justice , by rotation, in that order, as acting chief executive. In case the position becomes vacant, a new chief executive would have to be selected. Prior to the handover in 1997 , the office of the chief executive-designate was at the seventh floor of the Asia Pacific Finance Tower. When Tung Chee-hwa assumed duty on 1 July 1997,

1827-463: The first selection of the chief executive, the committee consisted of only 400 members. It was expanded to 800 for the second term . As a result of enabling legislation stemming from a public consultation in 2010 , and its approval by the National People's Congress Standing Committee in Beijing, the number of representatives was increased from 800 to 1200. Following the electoral reform initiated by

1890-561: The handover of Hong Kong from the United Kingdom to the People's Republic of China . The chief executive is head of the executive branch of the Hong Kong government. The functions of the chief executive include nominating principal officials for appointment by the State Council of China , which is headed by the premier , conducting foreign relations , appointing judges and other public officers, giving consent to legislation passed by

1953-419: The Basic Law. The Executive Council of Hong Kong is an organ for assisting the chief executive in policy-making. The council is consulted before making important policy decisions, introducing bills to the Legislative Council, making subordinate legislation or dissolving the Legislative Council. Article 52 of the Basic Law stipulates that the Chief Executive must resign when: The Legislative Council has

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2016-444: The Candidate Eligibility Review Committee of the HKSAR. The chief executive-designate is then returned by the Election Committee with an absolute majority. The Election Committee is now principally elected by body voters. The number of subsectors with individual votes were significantly reduced, together with elimination of mixed individual and body voting: Chief Executive candidates must receive nominations by at least 188 members of

2079-725: The Central Rail Link between Kam Tin and Kowloon Tong via Kwai Chung . A new highway, the Northern Metropolis Highway, would improve connectivity between Tin Shui Wai and Kwu Tung North increasing road capacity between the Northern Metropolis . A new trunk road between Tai Po and Kowloon West would bypass Sha Tin and relieve congestion from the Tolo Highway . In September 2022, Lee said that "Cannabis

2142-463: The Chinese government in 2021 to increase mainland-Chinese controls on Hong Kong, the number of representatives was increased to 1500 but most are appointed or ex-officio seats. According to article 46 the term of office of the chief executive is five years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. If a vacancy occurs mid-term, the new Chief Executive's first term is for the remainder of the previous Chief Executive's term only. The method of selecting

2205-629: The Commander of Kowloon West Region, Assistant Commissioner (Crime) and Director of Crime and Security, and Deputy Commissioner (Management). As an Assistant Commissioner , he was involved in the investigation of the case of corrupt Police Constable Tsui Po-ko Lee was appointed Under Secretary for Security in 2012 by chief executive Leung Chun-ying and promoted to Secretary for Security in July 2017 in Carrie Lam's administration . In 2019, Lee played

2268-485: The Election Committee members already knew him and could trust him. Despite having no competitors in the election, Lee said that the election run was "not easy". In October 2023, Lee said "Anyone who takes part in elections knows they must work hard, as nominations are not at your fingertips. They must use all methods available." FactWire reported that Lee's two sons (Gilbert Lee and Jacky Lee) have business relationships with Election Committee members, but Lee said there

2331-509: The HKSAR Passports Ordinance. The individual must be at least 40 years old, a Hong Kong permanent resident who is a Chinese citizen with right of abode in Hong Kong , and has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than 20 years. Article 47 further requires that the chief executive be a person of integrity, dedicated to his or her duties. In addition, candidates are ineligible to stand for selection by

2394-680: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is the representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and head of the Government of Hong Kong . The position was created to replace the office of Governor of Hong Kong , the representative of the Monarch of the United Kingdom during British colonial rule . The office, as stipulated by the Hong Kong Basic Law , formally came into being on 1 July 1997 with

2457-525: The Legislative Council that they were arrested for " subverting state power ". Lee also stated that "The Security Bureau strongly reaffirms and fully supports the Police's operation, which is resolute and professional." In addition, Lee stated that the opposition figures' attempts were "evil" and meant to "overthrow" the government. On 15 January 2021, Lee said that the new National Security Law would include police surveillance of communications, potentially giving

2520-659: The University of Hong Kong but joined the Royal Hong Kong Police to support his family instead. In 1980, John Lee married Janet Lam at a young age, with whom he has two sons. During his tenure as a police officer, Lee received a Master of Public Policy and Management from the public Charles Sturt University in Australia through a programme sponsored by the Hong Kong Police Force. On 15 August 1977, at

2583-630: The age of 19, Lee joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force as a probationary inspector . He became a Chief Inspector on 11 May 1984. He became Chief Superintendent in 1997, Assistant Commissioner in 2003, senior assistant commissioner in 2007 and Deputy Commissioner in 2010. Having served in a wide range of operational duties, including the CID , Complaints Against Police, Service Quality, Personnel, Training, Information Systems, Finance, Policies Formulation, Planning and Development, Lee had been

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2646-421: The broadcast, with one politician criticizing plans for it, stating that questions are restricted, with no audience member interaction, and the forum being pre-recorded rather than live. Lee was the sole approved candidate, and of 1,461 Election Committee voters, 8 rejected him, 4 cast blank ballots, and 33 did not vote. He was formally appointed by premier Li Keqiang on 30 May 2022 and the cabinet he nominated

2709-484: The chief executive is provided under Article 45 and Annex I of the Basic Law, and the Chief Executive Election Ordinance. Under the Basic Law the chief executive is the chief representative of the people of Hong Kong and is the head of the government of Hong Kong. The Chief Executive's powers and functions include leading the government, implementing the law, signing bills and budgets passed by

2772-402: The citizens of Hong Kong. As the sole candidate approved by China in the 2022 Hong Kong Chief Executive election , Lee was chosen as Hong Kong's next Chief Executive, taking office 1 July 2022 in the presence of Chinese leader Xi Jinping . His selection was seen as a move by the Chinese government to focus further on security and further integrate Hong Kong with the mainland . Lee

2835-489: The education sector was not consulted over the changes beforehand, with the chairman of the Subsidised Primary Schools Council saying he still had no idea about the content. Lee had earlier said that for his 2023 policy address, he had 40 meetings and 8,700 pieces of feedback during a 3-month consultation period to have him set priorities. In his policy address, Lee said that the government may implement

2898-685: The founding head of the Hong Kong Police Force who served as Colonial Secretary from 1846 to 1854, and Francis Henry May , Captain Superintendent of the Police Force from 1893 to 1901 and Colonial Secretary from 1902 to 1911, to have served in the second-highest governmental position in Hong Kong. In January 2022, after the arrest of employees from Stand News , Lee said that US media groups should support law enforcement, claiming that "If you are genuinely interested in press freedom, you should support actions against people who have unlawfully exploited

2961-428: The highest and the same no. of votes; or 2. no candidates win an absolute majority Then: The chief executive-designate must publicly disaffiliate with a political party within seven days of the election and must not become a member of a party during their term of office. The chief executive-designate is then appointed by the Central People's Government of the People's Republic of China before taking office. In

3024-419: The mainland but previously unheard in the city. In June 2022, the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office , the Beijing government's office that manages policy around Hong Kong, specifically said that it hoped Lee would tackle the deep-rooted issue of housing in Hong Kong , with more explicit targets, more courage, and more action. On 1 July 2022, Chinese leader Xi Jinping also called on affordable housing to be

3087-468: The media as a tool to pursue their political or personal gains". On 4 March 2022, Lee invoked emergency regulation to announce the construction of a bridge linking Hong Kong with Shenzhen; however, satellite images showed that construction appeared to have begun five days before Lee had invoked the emergency regulation. The border is drawn at the halfway point in the Shenzhen River, and photos show that

3150-681: The office as undemocratic , and have criticised the entire election process as a "small-circle election." Former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa has even stated that the election's result is a non-binding one, saying that the Chinese government would refuse to appoint the winning candidate if that person was unacceptable to them. Many events , including the Five Constituencies Referendum in 2010, Umbrella Revolution in 2014 and Anti-Extradition Movement during 2019–20, have attempted to push for greater democracy and universal suffrage . In January 2015, when Leung Chun-Ying reversed

3213-782: The office of the chief executive moved to the low block of the new Central Government Complex in Tamar . Government House continues to serve as the official residence of the Chief Executive. Upon retirement, former Chief Executives have access to office space at the Office of Former Chief Executives, 28 Kennedy Road . The office provides administrative support to former Chief Executives to perform promotional, protocol-related, or any other activities in relation to their former official role. The activities include receiving visiting dignitaries and delegations, giving local and overseas media interviews, and taking part in speaking engagements. A chauffeur-driven car

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3276-596: The office of the chief executive was located at the fifth floor of the Former Central Government Offices (Main Wing). In the past the governor had his office at Government House . Tung did not use Government House as the primary residence because he lived at his own residence at Grenville House . Donald Tsang decided to return to the renovated Government House during his first term , and moved in on 12 January 2006, for both his office and residence. In 2011,

3339-468: The police more power to intercept and read communications. In April 2021, Lee said that Hong Kong's disciplined services would adopt PLA -style goose step marching in order to demonstrate "nationalistic sentiments" and to "strengthen awareness of national security". In July 2022, Lee as Chief Executive said that "This time, we've comprehensively adopted the Chinese-style marching, which fully reflects

3402-540: The police's national identity and sense of belonging to the country, and also represents a solemn commitment to the trust bestowed by the nation, and loyalty to the country". On 25 June 2021, the HKSAR Government announced that the State Council has on the recommendation of the Chief Executive appointed Lee as Chief Secretary for Administration , making him the third former police officer after William Caine ,

3465-405: The policy "will only lead more medical professionals to leave Hong Kong." On 11 November 2022, Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau revealed that the plan would include doctors, nurses, and dentists. In his 2022 Chief Executive Policy Address, Lee announced the Government would prioritise three rail projects and three road projects to improve transport infrastructure and connectivity in Hong Kong. It

3528-416: The power to propose a motion of impeachment of the chief executive for decision by the Central People's Government of China , with the following steps as stipulated in article 73(9) of the Basic Law : The acting and succession line is spelled out in article 53. If the chief executive is not able to discharge his or her duties for short periods (such as during overseas visits), the duties would be assumed by

3591-453: The world for a political leader , and only second to that of the prime minister of Singapore . The pay level took a cue from the handsome amounts paid to the city's colonial governors – worth $ 273,000 per annum plus perks in 1992. In 2005, Tung Chee Hwa received some HK$ 3 million ($ 378,500) in pay as Chief Executive. From 2009 until the end of 2014, the salary for the job stood at HK$ 4.22 million. In January 2015, Leung Chun-Ying reversed

3654-455: Was approved by the State Council of China on 19 June. He was officially sworn in on 1 July 2022, becoming the third Hong Kong leader with a police background, the others being William Caine and Sir Francis Henry May , who served as acting Governor and Governor of Hong Kong , respectively. Since John Lee became chief executive, Hong Kong government officials including Lee himself have shown public displays of loyalty towards Xi, similar to

3717-828: Was born and raised in Hong Kong. Lee, an adherent of the Roman Catholic faith, graduated from Wah Yan College Kowloon , a secondary school run by the Roman Catholic Jesuit religious order . Lee obtained 4A in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination and 1A in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination , and was admitted to the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Hong Kong . However, due to family circumstances, he gave up enrolling at

3780-571: Was no conflict of interest. In the report, FactWire said that Gilbert Lee's direct manager is Diana Ferreira Cesar, who sits on the finance subsector of the Election Committee. Additionally, Jacky Lee is a business partner of Li Sing-tui, an ex-officio member of the Election Committee. Lee violated the Election Ordinance by submitting late paperwork, but was exempted from penalty in August 2022. For Lee's election forum, seven media stations will cohost

3843-479: Was passed in mainland China, Lee said that Hong Kong would "fully facilitate the relevant work to co-ordinate within the Government and also the patriotic forces of different sectors in making persistent efforts to promote patriotic education, so as to enable the public to gain further knowledge of the history, culture and rapid development in all aspects of our country and understand the close relationship between Mainland and Hong Kong." A government source revealed that

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3906-526: Was reported that all six of these projects would begin consultation later in the year. The Tseung Kwan O line would extend southwards to the New Development Area of Tseung Kwan O Area 137. As part of the development of Area 137, a new road tunnel would be built from Tseung Kwan O to Yau Tong . In addition, he recommended the construction of Hong Kong‑Shenzhen Western Rail Link , a railway line connecting Hung Shui Kiu to Qianhai , Shenzhen , and

3969-478: Was thankful for Beijing pushing through the National Security Law . In December 2020, Lee defended the freezing of bank accounts belonging to former Democratic Party legislator Ted Hui , and said that other bank accounts, including those of suspect's relatives, could be frozen if they were believed to be related to a crime. In January 2021, after the arrest of 53 pro-democracy figures , Lee stated to

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