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By James Pomfret and Clare Jim HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong leader John Lee will on Wednesday deliver his inaugural policy address that is expected to focus on reviving the city’s credentials as an international business hub and on housing after extended COVID lockdowns and political upheaval. Lee, a former career policeman with limited financial expertise, will have the challenging task of lifting Hong Kong’s regional competitiveness after its economy shrank 1.3% in the second quarter. COVID-19 restrictions have hit the China-ruled city hard since early 2020, battering shops and restaurants…