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Hong Kong's leadership candidate pledges to save city's competitiveness

John Lee, former Hong Kong chief secretary for administration, attends to members of the media after an event introducing his election manifesto ahead of the chief executive election in Hong Kong, China April 29, 2022. REUTERS/Lam Yik

Hong Kong's sole candidate to become its next leader mapped out his policy platform on Friday, saying his focus will be on enhancing the city's competitiveness and increasing the housing supply.

John Lee, 64, a career security specialist and former deputy commissioner of police, is expected to be appointed Hong Kong's chief executive in a selection process on May 8, with the backing of Beijing.

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