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.

During a press conference on Monday, Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she wouldn't be seeking a second term.

This is not a question of evaluating my performance or the performance of the Hong Kong government. In response to a question on why she wouldn't run for the chief executive election, Lam said that it was a question of her personal wish and aspiration.

She said her decision is based on her family considerations.

She said that the Central People's government had expressed understanding after she told them what she had told them.

She said that she would not contest the upcoming chief executive election.

According to local media reports, Hong Kong's chief secretary John Lee is set to resign to join the chief executive race, but Lam refused to comment on any prospective candidates in the coming election.

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