Throughout Hong Kong are posters of its next chief executive John Lee smiling benevolently, to convey a benign image to offset his past as Security Secretary who oversaw the arrest of a tide of human rights protesters in the past few years. However, the recent detentions of Cardinal Joseph Zen and three others indicate the former policeman is likely to …
Hong Kong’s New Leader Shows Iron Fist With Cardinal’s Arrest
Cardinal Zen’s arrest suggests incoming chief executive John Lee will be harsh on security
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