Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam meets the public during a community dialogue at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam sticks to her guns on police inquiry but vows no more protesters will be taken to San Uk Ling Holding Centre
- Chief executive meets public in first community dialogue under tight security at Wan Chai’s Queen Elizabeth Stadium
- Nearly half of those who asked questions focused on calls for a commission of inquiry into the use of force by police
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Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam meets the public during a community dialogue at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai. Photo: Winson Wong
Carrie Lam (centre) meets the public during her dialogue session at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
Agony aunt or punching bag: Carrie Lam toggles both roles at first community dialogue as Hongkongers vent anger, reveal hurt feelings but also express love for home
- Leader appeared taken aback at times by outpouring of emotion as participants aired their frustrations over failure to resolve political crisis
- At the end, participants were divided over the effectiveness of the dialogue
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Hong Kong protests
Carrie Lam (centre) meets the public during her dialogue session at Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee