Hong Kong leader Lam won’t seek new term after five years marked by protests and COVID-19
PBS NewsHourAPR 2022
Carrie Lam's term has been devastating for Hong Kong. Despite her campaigning to unify the city, she has only spurred division. Now that China is in full control of Hong Kong and democracy has waned, prospects are even darker - the next chief executive is expected to enforce the new totalitarian regime.
Lam guided Hong Kong from chaos to stability during challenging times, integrating the territory into Chinese development plans and preventing Western interference in Hong Kong's affairs. She ushered a new era of local governance in the city by ensuring only patriots will be able to govern and by implementing national security laws. She delivered solutions to persistent problems.