Beijing loyalists anoint ex-security chief Hong Kong's new leader

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New leader of Hong Kong is Chinese communist security chief who oversaw crackdown on pro-democracy protests

John Lee was only Beijing-backed candidate in race to succeed outgoing leader. He is subject to US sanctions imposed by Treasury Department in August 2020.

 

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Nazi salute, right there......

The Nazi salute he appears to be giving is entirely appropriate

Pro-democracy or US puppet activists?

I’m sure he won that fair and square

Great he won't tolerate West backed violent extremists.

Excellent !

Police state

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