China announces new Hong Kong leader’s cabinet

China announces new Hong Kong leader’s cabinet

John Lee waves after being elected as Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, in Hong Kong, China, May 8, 2022. REUTERS

HONG KONG — China and Hong Kong issued a list of cabinet members on Sunday for incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee’s new administration, according to the official Xinhua news agency and a statement from the special administrative region’s government.

Appointed members include Paul Chan as finance secretary and Paul Lam as justice secretary.

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