Hardline former Hong Kong security chief John Lee submits his application in his bid to become the city's next leader. Lee, who oversaw the police response to huge democracy protests three years ago and its subsequent crackdown, is likely to run in a one-horse race. "It is not easy," the 64-year-old told reporters when asked if he thought the lack of challengers made his bid a simpler task.

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