CE Singles Out Education And Media For 'improvement'

Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Saturday that her government will step up efforts to “improve” Hong Kong’s education, media, as well as the training and management of civil servants, saying work in these areas are crucial in restoring confidence in One Country, Two Systems.

Speaking at an interview with state-run Xinhua News Agency, Lam hailed Beijing’s decision to introduce sweeping changes to the local electoral system that would ensure only “patriots” are allowed to rule the SAR.

She stressed the move would bring about a “more peaceful and prosperous Hong Kong”, and is conducive to attracting talents.

“More capable and responsible talents, who might have been frustrated by the political disorder in the past, will present themselves in the future”, she said.

Looking ahead, the CE also promised “intensified efforts” in “improving” education, media and the management of the government workforce.

"With these work being done, people will have more confidence in 'one country, two systems,' no matter they are local residents, people from the mainland or foreigners.”

She stressed she and her top officials are not worried about overseas sanctions, and will continue to “do the right thing”.

“They (foreign politicians) said they want to stand with Hong Kong people. Did they ever ask Hong Kong people what we want? We want peace and stability,” Lam argued.