What can one expect from Hong Kongs new Chief Executive?
John Lee, a former security chief of Hong Kong, has been appointed as the city\u2019s new Chief Executive. He will replace the current leader Carrie Lam on July 1. Known to be a pro-Beijing administrator, he oversaw the crackdown on pro-democracy protests in 2019.\nHis appointment comes at a significant time in Hong Kong\u2019s history --- this year marks 25 years since Hong Kong\u2019s was handed over by the British to China, under the broad governance principle of \u2018one country, two systems\u2019. What does John Lee\u2019s term mean for the future of civil liberties in Hong Kong? And what\u2019s the mood like in the city in the year of the 25th handover anniversary?\nGuest: Ananth Krishnan, The Hindu\u2019s China correspondent.\nHost: G. Sampath, Social Affairs Editor,\xa0The Hindu\nEdited by Reenu Cyriac