Hong Kong chief executive candidate John Lee Ka-chiu waves to the audience during a pre-election rally at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, May 6, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
HONG KONG – Over 1,000 people, from social dignitaries to grassroots residents, attended a campaign rally held by John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive hopeful, two days ahead of the poll which is slated for Sunday.
During the event, Lee vowed to build a capable government with a “can-do” spirit which will join hands with the community to start a new chapter for Hong Kong.
The event, themed “We and Us – A New Chapter Together”, was participated in by Election Committee members, Lee’s election advisors, as well as representatives of local communities
He pledged to build a caring, inclusive, energetic and promising Hong Kong for the next five years if he is elected as the city’s top leader.
IN PHOTOS: CE hopeful Lee holds pre-election rally
Lee noted that amid the complex international political situation, he will position Hong Kong to enable the city to grasp opportunities, consolidate its status as a metropolis, further open up to the world and integrate into national development.
Representatives from the politics, business, youth, foreign expats, medical health, and sports sectors also went on stage to express their high expectations of Lee’s future administration.
The event, themed “We and Us – A New Chapter Together”, was participated in by Election Committee members, Lee’s election advisors, as well as representatives of local communities.
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Hong Kong chief executive candidate John Lee Ka-chiu and attendees pose for a group photo during a pre-election rally at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, May 6, 2022. (ANDY CHONG / CHINA DAILY)
The sixth-term chief executive election takes place on Sunday, when the nearly 1,500 Election Committee members will cast their votes. It is the first chief executive election to be held under Hong Kong’s improved electoral system. Under the new rules, the number of Election Committee members has been increased from 1,200 to nearly 1,500.