Published: 16:54, February 16, 2026 | Updated: 17:22, February 16, 2026
Ushering in Year of the Horse
By Wang Zhan
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (left) and his wife Janet Lee Lam Lai-sim walk with a horse in this photo released with their Chinese New Year messages on Feb 16, 2026. (PHOTO / HKSAR GOVERNMENT)

HONG KONG - Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and his wife Janet Lee Lam Lai-sim have expressed their wish for every sector to bring good fortune and joy to all for the Year of the Horse.

In their Chinese New Year messages delivered on Monday, they hoped people of Hong Kong will continue to seize opportunities, overcome challenges, and propel the city forward, as the horse embodied the tenacity and resilience of Hong Kong people.

The photos were released by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government.