Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won’t seek second term in office

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says she won’t seek second term in office


Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam listens to reporters’ questions during a press conference on March 21, 2022 in Hong Kong, China.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam will not be pursuing a second term in office, she said during a press conference on Monday.

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