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Hong Kong to ease COVID-19 restrictions as infections fall

Hong Kong will ease some social distancing measures later this month, allowing people to dine in at restaurants in the evening and lifting restrictions on private gatherings, as the number of COVID-19 infections declined in recent weeks

The Independent UK

John Lee’s bid for Hong Kong leader signals Beijing’s ‘hard line’

Ex-security chief who spent decades in the police has indicated he will put security above all else as chief executive.

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong's ex-No. 2 official to stand for leadership polls

Hong Kong’s former No. 2 official John Lee has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming leadership election, entering the race for chief executive viewed by many as Beijing’s preferred candidate

The Independent UK

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Hong Kong's next leader sets out goals

HONG KONG: A former top cop set to become Hong Kong’s new leader vowed on Saturday to reboot the city’s international competitiveness, but revealed few concrete policy details on how that will be achieved.

Bangkok Post

John Lee: the hardline security official leading race to become Hong Kong chief

Ex-police officer who oversaw government crackdown on protesters in 2019 is sole candidate with Beijing’s blessing

The Guardian - AU

Explainer-Hong Kong No. 2 official announces bid for leadership election

Hong Kong's deputy leader, former police officer John Lee, announced on Wednesday that he plans to run for the city's top job, which could see Beijing signing off on the first security official to run the global financial hub.

Reuters

Former Hong Kong security chief declares leadership bid

Hong Kong (AFP) - A hardline former Hong Kong security chief sanctioned by the US for his role in China's purge of dissent declared his bid Wednesday to become the city's next leader.

AFP

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Hong Kong No. 2 official says he plans to run in leadership election

Hong Kong's No. 2 official, John Lee, said on Wednesday he had resigned to run in a leadership election in May, two days after Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she will not seek a second five-year term.

Reuters

Hong Kong's No. 2 official resigns, seen as next city leader

Hong Kong’s No. 2 official and a staunch supporter of a Beijing-backed crackdown on pro-democracy activists has tendered his resignation amid expectation that he would announce his intention to run for the top job in the semi-autonomous territory

The Independent UK

Former Hong Kong security chief resigns ahead of leadership bid

Hong Kong (AFP) - A hardline former Hong Kong security chief sanctioned by the US for his role in China's campaign against dissent resigned on Wednesday, kickstarting his expected bid to become the city's next leader.

AFP

Former security chief expected to take over in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s No.2 official, John Lee, will be the only candidate in the May 8 election for the city’s top post, local media reported, as China looked to elevate one of the chief proponents of the sweeping crackdown on the local opposition.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong leader says she has not received any resignations from officials

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Wednesday she has not received any resignations from officials in her administration amid media reports that her deputy, John Lee, would soon resign to run in a leadership election in May.

Reuters

Carrie Lam: a divisive leader in Hong Kong’s turbulent times

Tenure of woman who rose through ranks to become governor marked by controversies and scandals

The Guardian - UK

Timeline: The life and career of Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced that she is stepping down in June after 42 years in government service, ending with a tumultuous 5-year term as the city’s chief executive

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First Thing: Zelenskiy calls Russian forces ‘butchers’ over Bucha massacre

Ukraine president says worse atrocities may yet be uncovered as satellite images show mass grave near church in Bucha. Plus, scientists urge end to fossil fuel use

Evening Standard

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will not seek second term

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced she will not be seeking a second term.

AFP

Carrie Lam: Hong Kong leader who ushered in era of Beijing's supremacy

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam vowed to heal divisions when she took office, but instead spearheaded Beijing's campaign to dismantle a pro-democracy uprising in the Chinese business hub.

Caixin Global

Hong Kong Leader Says She Will Not Seek Second Term

Carrie Lam declined to comment on a potential successor amid reports that the current No. 2 in the city, John Lee Ka-chiu, is planning to run for the top job

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Reuters

Explainer-Hong Kong leadership contender emerges amid uncertain future

Hong Kong's deputy leader, former police officer John Lee, has signalled his intention to contest an election for the city's top job, media has reported, which could see Beijing signing off on the first security official to run the global financial hub.

Axios

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam won't seek second term

She said her decision "based on family consideration" and was "not a question of evaluating my performance."

AFP

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to leave office

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam announced Monday that she will step down in June, ending a divisive term that saw democracy protests squashed and strict pandemic curbs plunge the business hub into international isolation.

AFP

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam declines to run for second term

Hong Kong (AFP) - Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced Monday that she will not seek another term as the city's political elite prepares to select a new leader next month.

Reuters

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam says will not seek second term as city leader

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Monday she will not run for a second term as chief executive of the global financial hub in a leadership election due to take place on May 8.

Reuters

Hong Kong's Carrie Lam to announce she will not run for second term -Cable TV

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is due to announce she will not run for a second term as chief executive of the global financial hub in a leadership election on May 8, Cable TV reported on Monday, citing an unidentified source.

Tribune News Service

Hong Kong election for top leader is wide open as race starts

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s election season officially begins Sunday, and despite a near-two month delay in proceedings because of a COVID-19 crisis, it’s still wildly unclear who actually wants the city’s top job.

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