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John Lee's candidacy is a sign Beijing is focused on deepening its crackdown on dissent in the city, and his agenda will likely include the passage of additional security legislation.
Hong Kong Chief Secretary for Administration John Lee (李家超), a veteran law-enforcement official, yesterday announced his plan to run for Hong Kong’s top job, in a sign that Beijing is focused on deepening its crackdown on dissent in the territory. Hong Kong’s No. 2 official told a news briefing that he had notified outgoing Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (林鄭月娥) in a letter that he would step down and seek her job. “Having been in the government for over 40 years, to serve the people of Hong Kong is a glory,” Lee said, adding that he would elaborate on his