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The incumbent, Carrie Lam, announced earlier this month that she would not run for re-election. Four days later, her chief secretary, John Lee, resigned and revealed that he would run to succeed her. On April 18, the government certified him as the only valid candidate.
Impacts
The new administration's foremost challenges are to revitalise the economy and restore the city’s reputation with international business.
Hong Kong is unlikely to reopen borders fully without China’s assent, but may tweak quarantine rules and flight bans to make travel easier.
Hong Kong’s political discourse is likely to shrink further, even within the establishment.
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