Beijing Officially Appoints John Lee As Next CE
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2022-05-20 HKT 20:16
Beijing on Friday officially appointed John Lee as Hong Kong's next Chief Executive – 12 days after he was picked by the 1,500-strong Election Committee.
In response, Lee thanked the central government for the appointment.
"I am deeply honoured by the appointment and fully aware of the great responsibility upon me. I shall shoulder my mission with loyalty and perseverance," the CE-designate said in a statement.
"I pledge to live up to the expectations of the Central People's Government and the people of Hong Kong. I will do my utmost to lead the new-term government to comprehensively and accurately implement the principle of 'one country, two systems', 'Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong' and a high degree of autonomy in accordance with the Basic Law."
He pledged to help the needy, unite the society, and "build a Hong Kong with vibrancy, hope and opportunities as well as a caring and inclusive culture".
Lee will take office on July 1st.
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