ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST:
Hong Kong's chief executive-elect, John Lee, is something new for the Chinese territory. He's a former beat cop who rose through the ranks and found himself in the right place at the right time. When he takes office in July, he faces a steep challenge - governing a deeply divided and mistrustful city while keeping his bosses in Beijing happy. NPR China affairs correspondent John Ruwitch reports.
JOHN RUWITCH, BYLINE: John Lee was the only candidate supported by the Chinese government and faced no opposition in Sunday's small-circle election. In remarks after winning, he vowed to start a new chapter for the city and nodded in the direction of a potential obstacle.
