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Published on: 05. May 2022
Hong Kong election: a government executive made for Beijing

Under Security Chief John Lee, Hong Kong's police brutally crushed mass protests in 2019. To this day, Lee has not answered for the rampant violence. Still, the 64-year-old wants to lead the city government's fate in the future. His chances of being elected as the new Chief Executive on Sunday are high. He enjoys Beijing's support.
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