Will Hong Kong’s new leader further erode freedoms there?

 

John Lee is the former security chief who led the crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.

The result was a foregone conclusion because there was only one candidate to choose from.

Following a secret ballot, Hong Kong has a new leader.

John Lee is due to replace Carrie Lam as chief executive on July 1.

The staunch China loyalist was elected by a committee of around 1,500 members, all vetted to ensure their patriotism to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Beijing.