HONG KONG—Incoming Hong Kong leader John Lee will travel to Beijing on May 28 to accept a letter that officially approves his appointment as the city’s next chief executive.
An official statement confirmed that Lee will go to Beijing with his private secretary and press secretary, as well as his wife. He will return to Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Local media including the South China Morning Post reported that Lee is expected to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the trip, and will also present the lineup for his cabinet for approval.
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