# John Lee Ka-chiu

_Chief Executive of Hong Kong and former police officer_

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

> John Lee Ka-chiu, also spelled as John KC Lee is a Hong Kong politician and former police officer who is the fifth and current chief executive of Hong Kong since 1 July 2022.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 December 1957 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P569))
- **Place of birth:** British Hong Kong ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United Kingdom; People's Republic of China ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P27))
- **Occupation:** police officer; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P106))
- **Education:** Wah Yan College, Kowloon; Charles Sturt University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P69))
- **Spouse:** Janet Lee ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P26))
- **Positions held:** Chief Executive of Hong Kong (since 1 July 2022 · BS 17 Asar 2079 onwards); Chief Secretary for Administration (25 June 2021 – 7 April 2022 · BS 10 Asar 2078 – 24 Chaitra 2078); Secretary for Security (1 July 2017 – 25 June 2021); Deputy Commissioner of Police (since 2010); Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (2007–2009); Assistant Commissioner of Police (2003–2006); Chief superintendent (1997–2002) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P39))
- **Awards:** Hong Kong Police Medal for Distinguished Service; Silver Bauhinia Star; Grand Bauhinia Medal; Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P166))
- **Facebook:** johnleekachiu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P2013))
- **Instagram:** john.kc.lee ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P2003))
- **YouTube:** UCemT7VybYQTB_6z9HvyS9Tw ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824#P2397))

## Questions

**When was John Lee Ka-chiu born?**  
John Lee Ka-chiu was born on 7 December 1957 in British Hong Kong.

**What positions has John Lee Ka-chiu held?**  
Positions held by John Lee Ka-chiu include: Chief Executive of Hong Kong (since 1 July 2022); Chief Secretary for Administration (2021–2022); Secretary for Security (2017–2021); Deputy Commissioner of Police (since 2010); Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (2007–2009).

**Where did John Lee Ka-chiu study?**  
John Lee Ka-chiu was educated at Wah Yan College, Kowloon, Charles Sturt University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): John Lee Ka-chiu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lee_Ka-chiu) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q9051824](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9051824) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: 李家超 John Lee Ka-chiu 2021.jpg by 中国新闻网 (CC BY 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E6%9D%8E%E5%AE%B6%E8%B6%85_John_Lee_Ka-chiu_2021.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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"John Lee Ka-chiu". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/john-lee-ka-chiu. Retrieved 5 November 2026.