Mr Lee, who oversaw the crackdown on pro-democracy protests, was Beijing's choice for the top job following the tumultuous years of social unrest and COVID-19 restrictions.
After taking office, Mr Lee said that the next five years would be a crucial time for Hong Kong to advance from governance to prosperity.
FILE - In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, stands next to Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee before a meeting in Beijing, on Dec. 23, 2022. with the mainland and the world, which gave the city a much-needed consumption boost. After that, the attention turned to manpower, a resource that Hong Kong urgently needs to sharpen its competitive edge.The Top Talent Pass Scheme allows graduates from the world’s top 100 universities to enter Hong Kong before securing an employment offer.
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