(To watch the full media session with sign language interpretation, click here.)

Chief Executive John Lee today announced that in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Basic Law, the Central People's Government, upon his nomination and recommendation, approved the appointment of Mable Chan as the Secretary for Transport & Logistics and Rosanna Law as the Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism.

Mr Lee also announced the removal of Kevin Yeung from the post of Secretary for Culture, Sports & Tourism, and Lam Sai-hung from the post of Secretary for Transport & Logistics.

He noted that Mr Yeung and Mr Lam have served Hong Kong and the Government with integrity and dedication over the years, and thanked them for their contributions, wishing them all the best after leaving government service.

On the appointment of Ms Chan and Miss Law, the Chief Executive said they are seasoned Administrative Officers and have had a distinguished performance in the Government over the past 35 years, possessing proven administrative and management skills, leadership skills, explanatory skills and proactivity.

“I am confident that they would lead their respective policy bureaus and spare no effort in serving the community and contributing to Hong Kong.”

Meeting the media today, Mr Lee said the decision was made through a period of observation, judging what he wanted to do in the years to come and assessing what would make his governance even more effective and fulfilling.

“I appreciate the leadership, the articulation skills, and also the proactiveness of Mable Chan and Rosanna Law because these are exactly what I need in the years to come to ensure that we will reap the best results and also to ensure good governance.

“I regard the importance of a leader as being, first of all, forthcoming, being able to anticipate problems, find solutions, and also build up the team. The leadership skills, the articulation skills and also the proactiveness of Ms Chan and Miss Law fit, exactly, my requirements, and what I regard as the essential success factors of a leader and a secretary.”

Mr Lee also pointed out that he strived to create the best result in the shortest period of time for Hong Kong, because the city lost time during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the 2019 riots and “black-clad violence”.

“I have said many times that I want to recover the time. I want to chase back the results and time, and I see the strengths of the two newly appointed secretaries. They will be assisting me more to realise my goal of ensuring results and also doing as much work as possible in the coming years,” he added.