Hong Kong’s new leader promises social harmony and economic development
Hong Kong — Hong Kong’s next leader said on Wednesday that she will work to rebuild "social harmony" and push economic development while announcing a new cabinet with few new faces to govern the financial hub. Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s first female chief executive, faces various challenges including healing social rifts as public resentment grows over what many see as Beijing’s interference in city affairs and its denial of full democracy. "We pledge to serve the people with pragmatism and build a better Hong Kong for the next generation," said Lam, who stood before a large sign with the words "We Care, We Listen, We Act" in announcing her new cabinet. Lam and her leadership team will be sworn in on July 1 when the former British colony of 7.3-million people marks the 20th anniversary of its return to China. Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule under promises enshrined in its mini-constitution, The Basic Law, that it would be granted a high degree of autonomy, with full democracy an "ul...
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