‘Move with agility and steadiness’ in Year of the Horse, John Lee tells Hongkongers

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Matthew ChengFebruary 16, 2026 at 06:18 AM

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In a Lunar New Year message to Hong Kong residents, Chief Executive John Lee expressed his hope that the city will "move with agility and steadiness" in the Year of the Horse. Broadcast on Monday, the video featured Lee and his wife, Janet Lee Lam Lai-sim, admiring horse-themed artwork. Lee characterized the horse as a symbol of speed and stamina, urging Hong Kong to seize opportunities and overcome challenges. Dressed in traditional attire, Lee and his wife filmed their greetings outside Government House, wishing success and good fortune to all sectors of Hong Kong. Lee was scheduled to visit a New Year fair in Kwun Tong later that day.

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