Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced this morning (4th) that she will not run for the next chief executive, whose term will end on June 30 this year.
When asked whether leaving office would affect the anti-epidemic work, Lam said that the government's anti-epidemic efforts are united and that there is no distinction between them.
As for the qualities that the Chief Executive must possess, Carrie Lam believes that the Chief Executive must be accountable to both the SAR and the central government, and uphold the principles of "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy.
Carrie Lam announced today that she will not seek re-election on family grounds, and will end her 42-year public career. The five-year term of chief executive will end on June 30.
She said that at the beginning of last year, she expressed her wish not to be re-elected to the Central Committee, and the Central Committee expressed its understanding and respect. She thanked the Central Committee, various units and her family for their constant trust and support.
When asked if she was worried that the decision of not being re-elected would affect the anti-epidemic work in the future, Carrie Lam believes that the current anti-epidemic work is united, and there is no distinction between them. epidemic efforts.
It is widely rumored in the political circle that Chief Secretary for Administration Li Jiachao will resign to run for election. Carrie Lam said that she has not received any official resignation letter.
When asked if Li Jiachao is a suitable candidate, and what qualities he must possess as the chief executive, Carrie Lam refused to comment on individual individuals, but believed that those who were interested in running for election wanted to continue to serve Hong Kong.
She pointed out that objectively, the Chief Executive should implement a dual responsibility system, be accountable to the SAR and the central government, and maintain "one country, two systems", "Hong Kong people from Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy.
Carrie Lam and Li Jiachao.
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Four areas of work to be dealt with in the remaining less than 3 months of the term of office
Carrie Lam said that in the remaining less than three months of her term of office, the leadership team will do four things well: first, to hold the election of the sixth chief executive, because this is the third important election after the improvement of the electoral system, Relevant work will be carried out according to the delayed timetable. Internal work such as preparation for the office space and staffing of the chief executive-designate is already underway, and it is believed that it will be in place by the end of April.
Second, do a good job of stabilizing and controlling the fifth wave of the epidemic, sum up experience for preventive work, and let the society return to normal operation.
Third, do a good job of the 25th anniversary of the return of China. The SAR has planned many celebration activities, and the activities will be gradually restarted after the epidemic subsides.
Fourth, do a good job in the transition of the new term, including the reorganization of the government structure. If the next government agrees with the proposal, all relevant proposals for the support of the Legislative Council, such as the passing of relevant motions in the Finance Committee, the Personnel Establishment Committee, and the Legislative Council General Assembly, will be handled by the current government. The next government pushes forward.
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced that she would not be re-elected as the chief executive: The family thinks I have enough time to return to the house and the company has not received the official resignation Shenzhen meets with Central High-level executive Carrie Lam who will not be re-elected. Will Lantau and Beidu District be affected tomorrow?
Chief Executive: I can't see why Carrie Lam announced that he will not be re-elected in the next term. His opponent Tsang Junhua posted a laughing photo earlier in the morning.