The War On News

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Chief Executive of Hong Kong

Published 2026-09-22. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 0 sources.

The head of the government of Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. According to Freedom House, the Chief Executive is chosen by an Election Committee of individuals backed by the central government in Beijing.

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