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Carrie Lam aims to ‘reignite’ Hong Kong as she officially announces candidacy for top job
Chief executive hopeful says government needs ‘good policies’, more transparency and ‘new blood’
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The former No 2 official considered Beijing’s preferred choice for Hong Kong next leader officially declared her bid for the city’s top job yesterday, promising good governance with greater transparency and “new blood” in her cabinet.
Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor confirmed her candidacy hours after her resignation as chief secretary was formally accepted by Beijing, along with that of her former colleague and potential arch-rival John Tsang Chun-wah, who was understood to be determined to run, despite remaining outwardly coy.
Lam also vowed to continue with outgoing Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying’s “good policies” aimed at solving key issues such as housing and youth.
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“I am worried about the discontent that has emerged in our society,” Lam said. “I know our younger generation is concerned about the lack of upward mobility and the cost of housing.
“I share the desires of many – that we must reignite Hong Kong’s can-do spirit.”
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