Xi Jinping swears in new Hong Kong leader John Lee - in pictures
China's President Xi Jinping gives a speech at the swearing-in ceremony of Hong Kong's new chief executive, on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. AFP
The city's new leader, John Lee, left, walks off the stage with Mr Xi after the swearing-in ceremony. AP
Mr Lee pledged to uphold the city’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law, and to be accountable to the central government in Beijing. Bloomberg
His inauguration followed a morning flag-raising ceremony attended by departing leader Carrie Lam and several hundred other people. Bloomberg
Hong Kong's new Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong, left, bows as Mr Xi and Mr Lee look on. AP
The swearing-in ceremony was Mr Xi's first trip outside mainland China since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Reuters
Mr Xi last visited Hong Kong in 2017 for the July 1 celebrations, during which he warned that there would be no tolerance for any activities seen as threatening China’s sovereignty and stability. EPA
Mr Xi and Mr Lee clap as Hong Kong's director of immigration Au Ka-wang, left, is sworn in. AFP
Members of Mr Lee's new Cabinet take their oaths during the ceremony in Hong Kong. Bloomberg
Former chief executive Ms Lam, right, and her husband Lam Siu-por, left, at the swearing-in ceremony. Bloomberg
Erick Tsang, Hong Kong's Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, centre, and his wife Louise Ho Pui-shan, commissioner of customs and excise, left, at the swearing-in ceremony. Bloomberg
Allan Zeman, chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Holdings, attends the swearing-in ceremony. Bloomberg
