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    Staunch crackdown supporter says he will run for Hong Kong's top job

    John Lee, who has spent most of his civil service career in the police and overseeing security matters, has much less policy-making experience than previous chief executives.
    by The Associated Press Apr 07, 2022 2 minutes

    HONG KONG — Hong Kong's No. 2 official, a staunch supporter of a Beijing-backed crackdown on pro-democracy activists, tendered his resignation on Wednesday to pave the way for his run in the city's upcoming leadership race.

    John Lee, who is the city's chief secretary for administration, submitted his resignation to Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, according to a government statement.

    "If my resignation is approved by the Central People's

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