John Lee, who spent his career in Hong Kong’s security services, is likely to continue Beijing’s emphasis on political stability above all else.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s Leader, Won’t Seek Second Term
Carrie Lam, the territory’s chief executive, said Monday that she would not seek a second term. Her tenure was marked by protests, a contentious law and a devastating Covid outbreak.
U.K. Judges Quit Top Hong Kong Court
They had served on the territory’s highest court, part of an arrangement to retain links to the common law world after Hong Kong returned to China.
Women Drive Germany’s Foreign Policy Shift Amid Ukraine War
Angela Merkel is no longer chancellor. But as war rages in Ukraine, a mere 10-hour drive from Berlin, female ministers oversee national security.
Distorted Reality
Senate Republicans are painting a false portrait of Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Putin’s Climate Envoy Steps Down, Reportedly Over the Ukraine War
The envoy, Anatoly Chubais, was reported to have become the senior-most Russian government official to quit over the invasion.
Why Ketanji Brown Jackson Is Different
Ketanji Brown Jackson is similar to and different from the justices she would be joining — not only because of her race and gender.
Pressed About Putin, Russian Conductor Quits Bolshoi and French Posts
The Bolshoi music director, Tugan Sokhiev, said he was “asked to choose one cultural tradition” over another and denounce President Putin for invading Ukraine.
Chinese Company Removed as Operator of Cobalt Mine in Congo
A court has given the Congolese control of one of the world’s largest sources of cobalt while allegations against the mine’s Chinese owners are investigated.
BP to ‘Exit’ Stake in Russian Oil Giant Rosneft
Russian holdings may become toxic for the Western oil industry.