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PROFILE: Former Hong Kong security chief John Lee / 327R82U
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A hardline former Hong Kong security chief sanctioned by the US for his role in China's campaign against dissent resigned on Wednesday, kickstarting his expected bid to become the city's next leader.
John Lee, who oversaw the police response to huge democracy protests three years ago and a subsequent crackdown, will go on leave with immediate effect, according to a government press release.
Lee, 64, has been widely tipped by local media and government loyalists in recent days as Beijing's top choice for the role.
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