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Tony Cheung

Joyce Ng

Ng Kang-chung

Naomi Ng

Peace Chiu

Ernest Kao

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Carrie Lam policy address 2017

In final policy address, CY Leung touts economic development and warns against Hong Kong independence

Leung leaving Legco on Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announces his policy address at the Legco Chamber in Tamar. 18JAN17 SCMP/ K. Y. Cheng

A group of lawmakers and members of the Federation of Trade Unions are also gathering outside the Legco building. They said Leung should improve the city's retirement protection as soon as possible, and increase the elderly's "fruit money" payment amount, among other demands. 18JAN17 SCMP/ Tony Cheung

Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announces his policy address at the Legco Chamber in Tamar. 18JAN17 SCMP/ Sam Tsang

(L-R)Civic Party's Legisaltors Tanya Chan; Kwok Ka-ki; and Alvin Yeung Ngok-kiu on Chief Executive's policy address at the Legco in Tamar. 18JAN17 SCMP/ K. Y. Cheng

10.45 Protesters from the League of Social Democrats and People Power threw "hell money" at Leung's car when the chief executive arrived. 18JAN17 SCMP/ Edward Wong

Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announces his policy address at the Legco Chamber in Tamar. 18JAN17 SCMP/ Edward Wong

10.35 Lawmakers and members of the pro-Beijing Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong gathered outside the Legco building to urge Leung to adopt a series of policies before his term ends on June 30. "Assist old building's maintenance! Improve our education system, protect consumer rights, build a Chinese medicine hospital!" They chanted. DAB chairwoman Starry Lee Wai-king said: "We expect the policy address to be a proactive one." 18JAN17 SCMP/ Tony Cheung

The theme image of Leung's policy addresses at a glance. (Top left: 2015, Top right: 2016 Centre: 2017 Bottom left: 2013 Bottom right: 2014) HANDOUT.

11.00 Before his surprise move, "Long Hair" Leung Kwok-hung chanted at CY Leung as the chief executive was about to enter the Legco chamber to deliver his speech. "Leung Chun-Ying is a super liar!" the maverick lawmaker shouted. 18JAN17 SCMP/ Tony Cheung

From milk powder to tear gas: seven highs, lows and unfulfilled promises of Leung Chun-ying’s term so far

Chief executive expected to revisit election promises in final policy address, but some pledges look likely to remain on drawing board

An old woman scavenges from a rubbish bin in Sham Shui Po. 26AUG13

A general view at Choi Hung Estate. 27JUN16 SCMP/Felix Wong

Members of The Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions demand measures from government on scrapping offsetting mechanism for MPF outside Central Government Offices in Tamar. 15JAN17 SCMP / David Wong

A view of Victoria harbour under the influence of haze on a polluted day. 08JAN17 SCMP / David Wong

Lee Ching Seng, a 18-month-old boy and his grandmother going into the shop to get free milk powder of Troo Milk Plus in Tai Wai. 02FEB13

Secretary for Food and Health Ko Wing-man attends Legislative Council meeting debating a motion on formulating a housing policy to alleviate the keen housing demand. 07DEC16 SCMP/Nora Tam

Leung Chun-ying will bequeath his successor progress on some issues, but plenty still to improve on. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

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Remarks are longest of chief executive’s five-year term and recall past campaign promises while addressing challenges city now faces


Housing among several priorities chief executive spelled out for the city ahead of his June 30 departure from office.


Leung Chun-ying (CY Leung)

In final policy address, CY Leung touts economic development and warns against Hong Kong independence

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Remarks are longest of chief executive’s five-year term and recall past campaign promises while addressing challenges city now faces

Remarks are longest of chief executive’s five-year term and recall past campaign promises while addressing challenges city now faces