There is no question that escalating violence could get what the rioters want. Not from the government. Not from the society at large, because violence will only lead to more violence and once we satisfy the rioters because they have resorted to violence, I can assure you that more violence will follow.

Carrie Lam

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Let's face reality. To ensure Hong Kong remains competitive, we have to uphold a very low tax regime.

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Someone said I have had my popularity diminished by getting into the controversy of national education. Perhaps they are right.

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I said before that I didn't care much about my popularity. But di... by Carrie Lam

I said before that I didn't care much about my popularity. But did I make use of it? Yes.

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I'm fine with criticism against me. by Carrie Lam

I'm fine with criticism against me.

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Now, walking in the streets, people seem to have become richer and more willing to consume. It seems like everybody is ushering in a better future. This has given me great satisfaction and driven me to do more.

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Facebook is actually very easy to use. It's not a difficult thing to me. I just write down a bit of my daily feelings.

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Fashion design is an important part of the creative industry that... by Carrie Lam

Fashion design is an important part of the creative industry that means the most to women.

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I am the first female chief executive of Hong Kong. by Carrie Lam

I am the first female chief executive of Hong Kong.

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If I paid more attention to my appearance, people might think that the proficiency of design industry isn't too bad in a city with such a chief executive.

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Every day, I tell myself, 'It will be better if I spend more time on thinking about good ideas and working instead of watching TV or shopping.'

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I believe the absolute majority of Hongkongers have never felt that Hong Kong independence is a viable option.

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An affection for Hong Kong and a national identity are not mutually exclusive. We can let children learn more about Hong Kong's history, culture, politics, and social development, and at the same time, we must make them have their national identity.

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Some people advocate public nomination and a three-track system - allowing voters and political parties to make nominations along with the committee. These people do not want any screening of candidates, but they have not clearly defined the concept of 'screening.'

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Any proposal that would usurp or water down the rights of the nominating committee would not be able to receive political support.

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Instead of wasting time on proposals which are difficult to forge consensus on, such as public nomination and party nomination, it's better to focus the discussion on how to form the nominating committee and the nomination process.

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Usually, even when a bill draws extreme opinions, there can be a process of expression and negotiation.

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It's neither appropriate nor responsible if I drastically amend a policy after one, two, or three submissions of opinion.

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We want Hong Kong to do well. by Carrie Lam

We want Hong Kong to do well.

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You cannot appreciate the sense of satisfaction that I get from m... by Carrie Lam

You cannot appreciate the sense of satisfaction that I get from my job.

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During the formulation of policies, we encourage discussion and listen. We should canvass opinions from all sectors of society - especially relevant stakeholders, those who work on the front line, and the youth - with a view to seeking consensus in society.

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