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Starry Lee and Ronick Chan Vie for Hong Kong's Leadership

1/7/2026

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Story summary

Starry Lee Wai-king (DAB) is one of two candidates to lead Hong Kong's legislature.
Ronick Chan Chun-ying (independent) is the other candidate.
Major political parties have allowed free voting among their members.
The election will be decided by a secret ballot after both candidates present their platforms at a forum.
Lee is 51 and previously chaired Legco’s House Committee, and Chan is 64 and has chaired Legco’s Finance Committee.

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Story summary

Starry Lee Wai-king (DAB) is one of two candidates to lead Hong Kong's legislature.
Ronick Chan Chun-ying (independent) is the other candidate.
Major political parties have allowed free voting among their members.
The election will be decided by a secret ballot after both candidates present their platforms at a forum.
Lee is 51 and previously chaired Legco’s House Committee, and Chan is 64 and has chaired Legco’s Finance Committee.