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John Lee is the former security chief who led the crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.

The result was a foregone conclusion because there was only one candidate to choose from.
Following a secret ballot, Hong Kong has a new leader.
John Lee is due to replace Carrie Lam as Chief Executive on July first.
The staunch China loyalist was elected by a committee of around 1500 members, all vetted to ensure their patriotism to President Xi Jinping and Beijing.
He's pledging to uphold the rule of law.
Does that mean China's grip on Britain's former colony and financial hub becomes tighter?

Presenter: Nastasya Tay

Guests:

Tom Grundy, Editor-in-Chief & founder of Hong Kong Free Press.
Victor Gao, Chair Professor at Soochow University.
Steve Tsang, Director of the China Institute, SOAS University of London.

#HongKong #China
Category
World
Tags
ASIA, John Lee, al jazeera
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