John Lee, the only candidate in the Beijing-backed race to appoint Hong Kong's next leader, thanked the "election committee" after receiving 99 percent support from the small group comprised of 1,461 people. "It is high time that Hong Kong starts a new chapter of development," says Lee. "I do understand there will be a time that is needed for me to convince the people, but I can do that by action." COMPLETES 329N87J IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES