Radicals And Lone Wolves Lurking In HK: Carrie Lam

Chief Executive Carrie Lam warned on Tuesday that underground radicals or lone wolves might be lurking around and plotting to disrupt Hong Kong, even though the city’s political situation appears to be stable.

She made the remark after being asked at a media session how she felt about some people's decision to commemorate June 4 near Victoria Park, where annual candlelight vigils used to be held.

“It’s not about my personal views. Two years after the implementation of the national security law, the overall political situation in Hong Kong is stable,” said Lam.

“But the police commissioner, the secretary for security and myself have often reminded the public that there are many hidden problems. There are lone wolves and radicals who went underground.”

“Radicals are very likely to use large-scale events or sensitive days to incite others to come out and do damaging things,” she said.

The CE said that is why the police always analyse risks with the objective of protecting the people, adding that she supports this approach.