Key facts
- Alex Lee Wan-tang appointed to Hong Kong Court of Appeal.
- Appointment effective October 30, 2026.
- Lee has overseen high-profile national security trials, including Jimmy Lai's collusion case.
Alex Lee Wan-tang, a judge who has presided over significant national security trials in Hong Kong, has been promoted to the Court of Appeal. The Judiciary announced on Thursday that the Chief Executive had accepted the recommendation of the Judicial Officers Recommendation Commission for his appointment, which takes effect on October 30, 2026. Lee, born in 1966, has a legal background including roles as a prosecutor and a High Court judge since 2019.