The former police officer was 'elected' last month in a one-man race and has been described by his critics as 'authoritarian' and 'notoriously difficult to deal with'.
With pro-Beijing views, many pro-democracy activists have raised concerns over what his leadership will mean for their movement and the future of the former British colony.Mr Lee began in law enforcement and joined Hong Kong's police force in 1977, aged 20.
The 28-year-old campaigner, who is wanted on several charges in China and Hong Kong and is living as a political refugee in the UK, told Sky News Mr Lee is"notoriously difficult to deal with". The controversial law, which came into force in 2020, made it easier for authorities to crackdown on dissent and to punish crimes with possible life imprisonment.
Although it is ruled by a 'one country, two systems' principle which should allow some autonomy, critics say this is eroding.
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