Hong Kong's next leader visits Beijing for official nod

Hong Kong (AFP) May 28, 2022

Hong Kong's next leader John Lee travelled to Beijing on Saturday to receive the central government's blessing as he prepares to take office in a month. Lee, 64, a former security chief who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong's democracy movement, was chosen as the next chief executive by a small committee of Beijing loyalists in early May. He was the sole candidate in the race and receiv