China announces new Hong Kong leader John Lee's Cabinet

Lee, a former policeman who is known largely for overseeing a crackdown on protesters and implementing a national security law, has little business experience as he prepares to take over leadership of the government. - Xinhua

HONG KONG, June 19 (Reuters, Bloomberg, AFP): China unveiled on Sunday (June 19) a list of Hong Kong government officials in the new administration of incoming leader John Lee, set to be sworn in on July 1, when the financial hub marks the 25th anniversary of its handover from Britain.

Lists from the official Xinhua news agency and the Hong Kong government showed Finance Secretary Paul Chan retains his post, while Paul Lam replaces Teresa Cheng as justice secretary, and Eric Chan becomes the new chief secretary, or No. 2 official.