Good policies need to come with good visions.
— Carrie Lam
If the chief executive cannot have a party background, how can she ensure her team is wholeheartedly united?
I have a husband at home who doesn't care about politics or global affairs.
There is no question of the government or myself attaching less importance to the use of English.
You cannot appreciate the sense of satisfaction that I get from my job.
It's neither appropriate nor responsible if I drastically amend a policy after one, two, or three submissions of opinion.
Any proposal that would usurp or water down the rights of the nominating committee would not be able to receive political support.
I believe the absolute majority of Hongkongers have never felt that Hong Kong independence is a viable option.
I am the first female chief executive of Hong Kong.
Now, walking in the streets, people seem to have become richer and more willing to consume. It seems like everybody is ushering in a better future. This has given me great satisfaction and driven me to do more.
I said before that I didn't care much about my popularity. But did I make use of it? Yes.
We will value public engagement.
There is no point helping some people when, the next day or when the next family comes into your office, you are not able to help them.
I grew up here with all other Hongkongers. My love for this place has prompted me to make many personal sacrifices.
During the formulation of policies, we encourage discussion and listen. We should canvass opinions from all sectors of society - especially relevant stakeholders, those who work on the front line, and the youth - with a view to seeking consensus in society.
Our common goal is to keep Hong Kong from chaos, severe polarisation, and violence.
Usually, even when a bill draws extreme opinions, there can be a process of expression and negotiation.
Some people advocate public nomination and a three-track system - allowing voters and political parties to make nominations along with the committee. These people do not want any screening of candidates, but they have not clearly defined the concept of 'screening.'
Every day, I tell myself, 'It will be better if I spend more time on thinking about good ideas and working instead of watching TV or shopping.'
Fashion design is an important part of the creative industry that means the most to women.
I am very careful about my health... For example, I have body check-ups regularly and take some medicines to control my blood pressure, because I have a little bit high blood pressure.
Someone said I have had my popularity diminished by getting into the controversy of national education. Perhaps they are right.
I will comprehensively review the education system with my team to create a stable, caring, and inspiring environment for students, parents, teachers, and principals.
Let's face reality. To ensure Hong Kong remains competitive, we have to uphold a very low tax regime.
There should be no doubt about my commitment to responding to questions from reporters in the same language that the question is asked.
I set very high standards, normally for myself. For other people, I try to lower my standards.
We want Hong Kong to do well.
Instead of wasting time on proposals which are difficult to forge consensus on, such as public nomination and party nomination, it's better to focus the discussion on how to form the nominating committee and the nomination process.
An affection for Hong Kong and a national identity are not mutually exclusive. We can let children learn more about Hong Kong's history, culture, politics, and social development, and at the same time, we must make them have their national identity.
If I paid more attention to my appearance, people might think that the proficiency of design industry isn't too bad in a city with such a chief executive.
Facebook is actually very easy to use. It's not a difficult thing to me. I just write down a bit of my daily feelings.
I'm fine with criticism against me.
