John Lee

John Lee

politician Hong Kong

John Lee is a prominent Hong Kong politician who serves as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. Known for his pro-Beijing stance, Lee has been instrumental in implementing policies that align with the central government's directives, particularly following the 2019 protests. His leadership has focused on strengthening national security and economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Born on Dec 12, 1968 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.12%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
11,258,117
Power
113,219$
Sentiment
6.38
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 14 5.43 0.68% +10% 67,886,011 510,720 $2,700,000 20,313$
Canada 7 6.71 0.65% +20% 38,005,238 294,234 $1,700,000 13,161$
Vietnam 7 6.57 0.71% +10% 97,338,583 757,078 $340,000 2,644$
India 6 6.50 0.54% +0% 1,380,004,385 7,500,024 $2,900,000 15,761$
Greece 5 6.60 0.45% +0% 10,423,054 47,378 $190,000 864$
Australia 5 6.20 0.45% +10% 25,499,884 126,579 $1,380,000 6,850$
Taiwan 5 6.60 0.63% +10% 23,816,775 166,234 $670,000 4,676$
Switzerland 4 5.00 0.37% +0% 8,654,622 31,936 $700,000 2,583$
Ireland 4 6.50 0.38% +10% 5,030,000 20,840 $5,100 21$
Guyana 3 6.67 0.28% +10% 786,552 2,463 $6,000 19$
Spain 3 7.33 0.27% +0% 46,754,778 128,095 $1,400,000 3,836$
North Macedonia 3 5.33 0.41% +0% 2,083,374 8,538 $12,800 52$
United Arab Emirates 3 5.33 0.28% +0% 9,890,400 27,550 $430,000 1,198$
United States 2 6.50 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 312,119 $21,000,000 19,802$
Dominican Republic 2 6.00 0.19% +0% 10,847,910 20,372 $89,000 167$
Panama 2 7.00 0.19% +0% 4,314,768 8,180 $76,000 144$
France 2 6.50 0.19% +0% 65,273,511 121,552 $2,700,000 5,028$
Norway 2 6.00 0.19% +0% 5,421,241 10,190 $403,000 758$
Slovenia 2 5.50 0.19% +10% 2,078,938 4,278 $56,000 115$
Montenegro 2 6.00 0.19% +0% 628,066 1,163 $5,500 10$
Japan 2 5.50 0.18% +0% 126,476,461 229,957 $5,000,000 9,091$
Tanzania 2 6.00 0.47% +10% 59,734,213 307,045 $63,000 324$
Guatemala 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 16,870 $82,000 77$
El Salvador 1 7.00 0.30% +0% 6,486,201 19,775 $26,000 79$
Brazil 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 211,049,527 192,739 $1,500,000 1,370$
Argentina 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 45,195,774 41,237 $450,000 411$
Uruguay 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 3,473,730 3,175 $54,000 49$
Denmark 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 5,792,202 5,398 $350,000 326$
Romania 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 19,237,691 17,489 $250,000 227$
Luxembourg 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 625,978 614 $73,000 72$
Kazakhstan 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 18,776,707 17,085 $180,000 164$
Moldova 1 7.00 0.16% +0% 4,033,963 6,635 $12,000 20$
Sri Lanka 1 6.00 0.20% +0% 21,413,249 43,085 $84,000 169$
Israel 1 6.00 0.11% +0% 9,216,900 10,106 $400,000 439$
Egypt 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 102,334,404 92,527 $303,000 274$
New Zealand 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,384 $210,000 191$
Russia 1 6.00 0.10% +0% 144,104,080 141,002 $1,500,000 1,468$
Hong Kong 1 5.00 0.13% +0% 7,500,700 9,471 $370,000 467$
Totals 103 2,943,930,322 11,258,117 $47,670,400 113,220$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: John Lee is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong who was questioned about the government's failures. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Niedrige Wahlbeteiligung in Hongkong: Wut auf Behörden

Taiwan Taiwan: Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said those who voted had shown support for the government’s commitment to recovery and reform following the tragedy. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Fresh legislature will drive reform, Hong Kong says

Canada Canada: John Lee, Hong Kong’s Beijing-appointed leader, urged others to vote for reform as he cast his ballot. 7

The Globe and Mail: Hong Kong holds controlled election in shadow of national-security crackdown after deadly fire

Canada Canada: City leader John Lee stated that going ahead with the election would better support the response to the fire. 6

The Globe and Mail: Hong Kong voters cast ballots for legislature after deadly apartment-complex fire

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Hong Kong chief executive John Lee has insisted the LegCo election continue as planned despite the tragedy. 6

BBC: Hong Kong to vote in election as city mourns deadly fire

Russia Russia: John Lee, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, promised to create an independent committee in connection with the fire. 6

RBC: Власти Гонконга попросили журналистов не связывать выборы и пылающее небо — РБК

Ireland Ireland: Hong Kong’s leaders, including chief executive John Lee, have subjected themselves to questioning from journalists over the past week. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: After the Hong Kong fire, Beijing confronts a grief it can’t easily police – The Irish Times

Australia Australia: John Lee, the city’s chief executive, stated he would not tolerate any crimes exploiting the tragedy. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Authorities clamp down on dissent after deadliest blaze in decades

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Lee, Hong Kong's chief executive, said he will 'ensure justice is [served]' to anyone who tries to 'sabotage' relief efforts. 5

BBC: Why questions are getting people detained