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Carrie Lam Will Not Seek Reelection As Hong Kong Leader: HK01

HONG KONG

Honk Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam will not seek re-election, HK01 reported citing unnamed sources.

  • Lam reportedly told members of the Executive Council about her decision and has already informed Beijing.
  • HK01 reported that "Li Jiachao, who will be running for the chief executive, did not appear at the meeting."
  • Lam is expected to publicly announce the decision not to run for Chief Executive during her 11:00am press conference.

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