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Hong Kong’s New Leader Carrie Lam

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Carrie Lam’s swearing-in as Hong Kong’s new leader on Saturday marks the culmination of the lifelong civil servant’s career as she inherits a divided city fearful of China’s encroaching influence. Lam, 59, was widely seen as Beijing’s preferred candidate when she was elected in March by a mainly pro-China committee representing special interest groups, from … Read more

Hong Kong’s Divisive New Leader Faces Tough Task

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Hong Kong’s new leader Carrie Lam, seen as tough and capable by supporters but hated by the pro-democracy camp, faces a difficult task in calming political tensions in the divided city. Voted in as chief executive Sunday by a committee weighted towards Beijing, critics say she will only further polarise a society riven by protests … Read more