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John Lee’s uphill battle to secure Hong Kong’s future

John Lee’s uphill battle to secure Hong Kong’s future

Update: 2024-07-01

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Two years after taking office as Hong Kong's chief executive, John Lee has shifted his focus from enforcing national security to improving the lives of residents and rebuilding the city's economy. But he faces formidable challenges, stemming from geopolitical tensions between China and the West with Hong Kong caught in the middle. Lee discusses all this and more with the Post's managing editor of content, Yonden Lhatoo, in this extended version of Talking Post.

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John Lee’s uphill battle to secure Hong Kong’s future

John Lee’s uphill battle to secure Hong Kong’s future