John Lee Ka-chiu
John Lee Ka-chiu is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, having taken office in July 2022. A former police officer and civil servant, he previously served as the Secretary for Security. Lee has been involved in various aspects of governance and policy-making in Hong Kong, particularly in matters related to security and law enforcement. Recently, he was in the news due to a fraudulent account on social media impersonating him, which claimed that he would be issuing a Hong Kong cryptocurrency. The government quickly clarified that this information was false and a scam, urging the public to verify information and be cautious of such impersonations.
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John Lee Ka-chiu expressed satisfaction with Jimmy Lai's conviction, stating it was necessary to combat misinformation.
Tiesa Honkongā piespriež Ķīnas politikas kritizētājam 20 gadu cietumsodu / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-11
John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive, spoke at the Asian Financial Forum regarding the government's annual survey.
經濟 - 20260127 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2026-01-27
John Lee expressed his hope for Tsang Kwok-wai to remain in his position if his health allowed.
曾國衞因健康理由辭任政制及內地事務局長 稱前列腺癌指數一直上升 (09:45) - 20260127 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2026-01-27
John Lee Ka-chiu expressed that the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong has brought hope and encouragement to countless families.
天主教香港教區成立80周年辦音樂祈禱會 逾千人參加 (17:39) - 20260118 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2026-01-18
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu promised to investigate the incident.
邱勇：廿年教訓成空？宏福苑悲劇與未竟的建業圖新 - 20251222 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-12-21
John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, will lead a moment of silence for the victims of the apartment fire.
Hong Kong để tang ba ngày tưởng niệm nạn nhân vụ cháy chung cư
Vietnam· 2025-11-29
John Lee Ka-chiu visited Kuwait and met with Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah earlier this year.
大埔宏福苑五級火｜普京向習近平發唁電 李在明致深切哀悼和慰問 (13:24) - 20251128 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-11-28
John Lee Ka-chiu requested various policy bureaus to draft a list of support needed from the mainland in response to the disaster.
聞風筆動：中央主動伸援手 特首指示政策局擬清單 ／文：李先知 - 20251128 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-27
John Lee Ka-chiu ordered extraordinary inspections in all public housing undergoing maintenance after visiting a hospital treating the injured.
Buscas e detenções após o mais mortífero incêndio da história de Hong Kong | China
Portugal· 2025-11-27
John Lee Ka-chiu admitted that the local elections scheduled for December 7 may be postponed following the deadliest fire in the city's history.
Número de mortos em incêndio de Hong Kong sobe para 55. Há 200 desaparecidos | ÁsiaPortugal· 2025-11-27John Lee Ka-chiu received condolences from Xi Jinping regarding the fire incident.
社評：冲天奪命火全港悲痛 棚架防火安全須落實 - 20251127 - 社評 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-27John Lee Ka-chiu chaired an emergency meeting to coordinate the response to the fire incident.
中央港澳办、中央政府驻香港联络办：坚决贯彻习近平总书记重要指示精神 全力支持香港特区政府应对处置火灾事故 _光明网
China· 2025-11-27John Lee Ka-chiu chaired an emergency meeting to coordinate the response to the fire incident.
坚决贯彻习近平总书记重要指示精神 全力支持香港特区政府应对处置火灾事故 --大湾区频道--人民网China· 2025-11-27Xi Jinping instructed the representative in Hong Kong to convey his condolences to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu.
习近平向香港新界大埔区住宅楼重大火灾事故遇难人员和殉职的消防员表示哀悼 对遇难者家属和受灾人员表示慰问 --时政--人民网China· 2025-11-27John Lee Ka-chiu is the leader of Hong Kong who addressed the media regarding the fire incident.
44 người chết trong vụ cháy chung cư Hong KongVietnam· 2025-11-27
John Lee Ka-chiu is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong who provided updates on the fire incident.
Incêndio em torres residenciais em Hong Kong faz 36 mortos | Hong KongPortugal· 2025-11-26John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, emphasized the need for the government to grasp the guiding principles and goals for economic and social development.
学习贯彻党的二十届四中全会精神中央宣讲团在香港宣讲（学习贯彻党的二十届四中全会精神） --时政--人民网China· 2025-11-25
John Lee Ka-chiu did not directly respond to whether official exchanges with Japan have been suspended.
聞風筆動：政府暫停與日官方往來 特首無「講死」留餘地／文：李先知 - 20251125 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-24
John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, spoke at the opening ceremony.
社評：粵港澳全運會開先河 促進心聯通久久為功 - 20251110 - 社評 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-10
John Lee Ka-chiu represented Hong Kong and delivered a speech at the ceremony.
全運｜粵港澳全運廣州開幕 趙顯臻任持旗手領港隊進場 張家朗偕粵澳代表點燃聖火 (21:39) - 20251109 - 體育 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-11-09
John Lee Ka-chiu is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong leading the government delegation to the expo.
進博會設專區 與「最不發達國」共享市場 4108參展商創新高 聚焦低空經濟機械人 - 20251104 - 中國 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-04
John Lee Ka-chiu stated that he would fully support cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen for the upcoming APEC summit.
深圳明年辦APEC峰會 李：全力配合 學者倡港辦活動協同 旅界料順道遊港受惠 - 20251102 - 要聞 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-01
John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, expressed pride in Hong Kong being the headquarters of the International Mediation Institute.
国际调解院开业仪式在香港举行--国际--人民网China· 2025-10-20
John Lee Ka-chiu delivered the Policy Address, aiming to enhance public confidence.
經濟 - 20250921 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-09-21
John Lee Ka-chiu is leading the Hong Kong governance team to implement important directives from the President of China.
夏寶龍抵港調研 指李家超及港府承擔「第一責任人」責任 (23:44) - 20250618 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-06-18John Lee Ka-chiu stated that 332 people have been arrested under the National Security Law.
港聞 - 20250618 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-06-18
John Lee Ka-chiu stated that the Hong Kong government will support students facing discrimination.
社評：美留學生政策倒行逆施 港搶人才更須放遠目光 - 20250529 - 社評 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-05-28
John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, led a delegation to the Middle East to enhance cooperation and secure visa-free travel agreements.
韓成科：爭取中東免簽價值非凡 特首中東行具戰略意義 - 20250516 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-05-16John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, announced a plan to improve support for the elderly in his policy address.
Người già Hong Kong cô độcVietnam· 2025-05-14
John Lee Ka-chiu responded to Xia Baolong's four points by committing to uphold national interests and enhance cooperation with the business community.
夏寶龍向工商界提四點希望 籲商界敢於鬥爭 李家超四點回應 (07:30) - 20250513 - 港聞 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-05-13