John Lee has defended his role in crushing the 2019 democracy protests and recently said his government will prioritise livelihood issues over democratisation
He has promised a "results-oriented" government and a new chapter for the southern Chinese city — although his manifesto announced few major policy shifts. Tara Joseph, former head of the city's American Chamber of Commerce, said travel connectivity was a key first step for Hong Kong to regain its international stature after "so much reputation damage".
Siddharth Sridhar, a microbiologist at the University of Hong Kong, said Hong Kong was enjoying a "grace period between waves" and that Lee must waste no time in getting the elderly vaccinated.In recent weeks outgoing leader Carrie Lam has eased some pandemic restrictions, including reducing quarantine to seven days and allowing non-residents in for the first time in some two years.
"The choice of John Lee illustrates Beijing's priorities of security and control in Hong Kong," former US chamber head Joseph said.Lawmaker Tien said Lee would be receptive to outside opinions — a compliment echoed by many of Lee's supporters.
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