Home Knowledge Base John Lee

John Lee

No mentions found

This entity hasn't been tracked yet, or Iris is still building its knowledge base.

Related Articles from SNS

Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies

Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies Lee meets President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as delegation seals wide range of partnership deals on first day of Central Asia trip Lee began his five-day trip on Monday by discussing ways to deepen economic cooperation and strengthen bilateral ties with Kazakhstan, meeting President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as well as Serik Zhumangarin, the deputy prime minister and national economy minister, separately. The chief...

South China Morning Post 9d ago

Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says

Hong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally , John Lee says City leader invites Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov to be keynote speaker at coming Belt and Road Summit to be held in Hong Kong in September Hong Kong serves as an ideal platform to help Uzbek enterprises expand through its world-class professional services and international business environment, the city’s leader has told the Central Asian country’s prime minister as he wrapped up a five-day regional...

South China Morning Post 5d ago

Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties

Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Sources said dozens of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were expected to be signed by representatives from various sectors and their counterparts in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan during the five-day visit. The company, backed by state-owned Jiangxi Copper, plans to increase the volume of ore extracted...

South China Morning Post 9d ago

John Lee vows ‘prudent’ use of power to define national security offences

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to exercise prudence and seriousness when defining national security offences under newly proposed legislation, dismissing concerns about a centralisation of power and stressing that the process often involves “state players” and highly sensitive information. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday that the subsidiary legislation, which introduces a classification mechanism for “other offences endangering national security” under the city’s...

South China Morning Post 1d ago

Hong Kong signs 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion

Hong Kong signs 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion City leader John Lee hails Central Asia visit as setting stage for closer government and business ties with region Hong Kong has signed 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion during city leader John Lee Ka-chiu’s visit to Central Asia, which he hailed as a “successful” mission setting the stage for closer government and business ties with the region. Lee on Thursday also said Hong...

South China Morning Post 6d ago

Hong Kong leader defends tougher civil service appraisal system amid backlash

Hong Kong leader defends tougher civil service appraisal system amid backlash Chief Executive John Lee says system aims to boost accountability and public trust, but unions warn of risks to morale and integrity A more rigorous appraisal system for Hong Kong’s civil servants aims to bolster public trust and support, but adjustment to the changes will take time, the city’s leader has said. Facing backlash from unions, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the government would...

South China Morning Post 1d ago

Hong Kong to begin consultation on ‘historic’ first 5-year plan on June 15

Hong Kong will launch a two-month public consultation on Monday on its first five-year blueprint to align the city’s development with the national plan, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has announced. Lee said on Tuesday the consultation would begin on June 15, marking what he described as a historic milestone for the city. “The formulation of Hong Kong’s first five-year plan is a historic step and is of great significance,” he said.

South China Morning Post 1d ago

More Hong Kong tourists drawn to ‘mysterious’ Central Asia, travel agencies say

More Hong Kong tourists drawn to ‘mysterious’ Central Asia, travel agencies say Tour operators are linking up with mainland Chinese who have settled in region, giving city residents new ways to explore unconventional destinations The mystique of Central Asia and its deepening business ties with mainland China have prompted more Hongkongers to choose the region for holidays, according to travel agency heads. They were also optimistic that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s high-level visit to...

South China Morning Post 10d ago

Hong Kong wants to be a bridge between Central Asia and Chinese businesses

High-level Hong Kong delegation visited Kazakhstan and offered new partnership in several economy sectors including professional services for companies attempting to enter respective markets. Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee visited Kazakhstan with the largest delegation he has led on any foreign trip — 75 officials and entrepreneurs representing logistics, green energy, mining, technology and education — as China's trade with Central Asia grew 12% year on year. Kazakhstan's President...

Euronews 6d ago