Rappler's latest stories on Carrie Lam
China's HK security law will only target 'small minority' – Lam
Carrie Lam insists that 'the law will not affect Hong Kong's renowned judicial independence'
Anniversary protests as Hong Kong democracy movement faces triple threat
(UPDATED) A year later, protesters are on the back foot with Beijing planning to impose a sweeping law banning subversion, secession, terrorism, and foreign interference
Hong Kong leader accuses U.S. of 'double standards' over protests
(UPDATED) Both Chinese and Hong Kong officials seize on the unrest gripping the US in their propaganda drive to justify their own crackdown on pro-democracy protests and the national security law plans
Hong Kong leader tries to reassure investors rattled by China law
Beijing wants to enact legislation banning 'seccession, subversion, terrorism and foreign interference' in the international finance hub after months of massive, often-violent pro-democracy protests last year
Hong Kong to adopt security law 'as soon as possible'
Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam says she 'firmly' believes the law is aimed at 'effectively preventing and curbing actions that seriously endanger national security'
Hong Kong bars non-residents, limits alcohol over virus
Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam's set of measures are designed to help prevent the rising number of coronavirus infections
Hong Kong announces quarantines for mainland China arrivals amid coronavirus threat
'The measure is harsh. But I believe after we say all arrivals have to be quarantined for 14 days from February 8, the number of arrivals will reduce,' says Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam
Hong Kong shuts most China crossings over virus as medics strike
(UPDATED) Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says all land crossings would be closed at midnight except for two bridges, the first connecting Hong Kong to Shenzhen and the second linking it with Zhuhai and Macau
Hong Kong opposition lawmakers ejected for heckling leader
Security officials are called in multiple times to force out pro-democracy lawmakers who shouted slogans and held placards, including one that portrayed the city's chief executive Carrie Lam as a vampire with bat wings
[ANALYSIS] Hong Kong’s hangover for 2020
The very fact that the protests are still ongoing suggests an acceptance by the populace. Yet, Carrie Lam and the Hong Kong government hold most of the cards in finding real practical solutions, much to Hongkongers' frustration
Hong Kong marks Christmas Eve with mall protests and clashes
Riot police use pepper spray and batons to beat back angry crowds after plainclothes officers made arrests inside a luxury mall in Tsim Sha Tsui
China's Xi gives Hong Kong leader 'unwavering support'
Protesters have called for the unpopular Carrie Lam to stand down as leader, but she receives the backing of China's leadership during a visit to Beijing on Monday, December 16
Hong Kong leader rules out protest concessions ahead of Beijing visit
(UPDATED) 'If a particular demand requires us to deviate from the law...I could not agree to accept those demands simply for the purpose of reaching people's aspirations,' says Carrie Lam
Hong Kong protesters vow weekend rally and 'last chance' for leader
Activists say anger is building once more after chief executive Carrie Lam and Beijing ruled out any further concessions despite the pro-establishment drubbing
Hong Kong elections showed 'great spirit', says dissident artist
'I think that great spirit was shown.... That's how powerful democracy is,' says Badiucao, an Australia-based Chinese dissident artist
China 'resolutely' backs Hong Kong leader despite polls setback
"The Chinese government's resolve to protect national sovereignty, security and development interest has not faltered. Its resolve to carry out one country, two systems has not faltered," says foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang
Hong Kong establishment crushed at polls in stark message to Beijing
(UPDATED) Candidates seeking to loosen control by China seized an overwhelming majority – 388 seats out of 452 – in the city's 18 district councils
Hong Kong leader says campus protesters must surrender
In her first public comments on the siege at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Carrie Lam says she believed around 100 people remained at the campus, surrounded by police who were trying to quell the unrest
Protesters hit Hong Kong commute as western powers urge restraint
Small bands of masked protesters block roads, throw objects onto train tracks and hold up subway trains, sparking cat and mouse clashes with riot police and renewed chaos on the morning commute
Xi Jinping has 'high degree of trust' in Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam
The Chinese president and the Hong Kong executive meet on the sidelines of an international trade fair in Shanghai
China warns it won't tolerate dissent in Hong Kong
China also plans to step up patriotic education in Hong Kong as a way to curb youth-led protests
China plans to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam – Financial Times
(UPDATED) The Financial Times, quoting unnamed figures briefed on the deliberations, says the Chinese government is drawing up a plan to replace Carrie Lam with an interim chief executive
Hands tied and paralyzed: Hong Kong leader struggles to end crisis
The major steps taken by Beijing-backed city leader Carrie Lam fail to deal a decisive blow against protests, with some actions fanning the flames further
Angry emojis flood Hong Kong leader's Facebook Live chat
Angry faces significantly outnumber hearts and likes left by viewers on the hour-long Facebook Live broadcast, while critics also use the comments section to pile on
Hong Kong lawmakers dragged from chamber as leader heckled for second day
Chaos erupts once again as Carrie Lam's political opponents chant slogans and are dragged one by one from the chamber
Hong Kong leader abandons policy speech after heckles from lawmakers
(UPDATED) Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam leaves before reading her speech
Hong Kong 'won't rule out' Chinese help over protests – leader
Carrie Lam tells reporters that while she believes the city's authorities can cope with the unprecedented troubles, China could be called upon if the situation becomes 'so bad'
First Hong Kongers appear in court for defying mask ban
The face mask ban does little to halt the chaos or stop huge crowds of masked protesters from hitting the streets in defiance as opponents decried the move as a slide towards authoritarianism.
Police fire tear gas as large crowds defy Hong Kong mask ban
(UPDATED) Pro-democracy lawmakers fail to get an emergency injunction against the mask ban from Hong Kong's High Court
The colonial-era law that gives Hong Kong leader sweeping powers
It is the first time in 52 years that these emergency powers have been invoked and the only time since the city was returned to China by Britain in 1997
Malaysian PM says Hong Kong leader should quit
'She has to obey the masters, at the same time she has to ask her conscience,' Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad tells a press conference
Clashes as Hong Kong leader invokes emergency powers to ban face masks
(4th UPDATE) As soon as the ban is announced, widespread protests break out across Hong Kong. Large crowds of mostly office workers block roads in the heart of the commercial district.
Shot HK protester charged by police, as gov't moves to 'ban face masks'
(UPDATED) Police say Tsang Chi-kin, 18, has been charged with rioting and two counts of assaulting officers. The school student faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Hong Kong leader endures barrage of anger at town hall meeting
Chief Executive Carrie Lam faces more than two hours of grilling at a public 'dialogue session,' the first time her pro-Beijing administration has sat down with its critics in 16 consecutive weeks of unrest
Hong Kong leader tells U.S. not to 'interfere' after fresh protests
Hong Kong's pro-Beijing Chief Executive Carrie Lam says any change to its economic relationship with Washington would threaten 'mutual benefits'
Riot police deployment thwarts Hong Kong airport protest
A large deployment of police at key bus, ferry and rail links across the city appears to deter protesters from arriving en masse
Hong Kong protesters reject leader's concession with new rallies
Online messaging forums used by the largely leaderless movement have called for protesters to 'stress test' the airport on Saturday afternoon, September 7
Hong Kong leader calls for dialogue after protesters reject concession
Carrie Lam says her decision to withdraw the extradition bill is an attempt 'to help prevent violence and stop chaos as soon as possible'
Hong Kong: A timeline of mounting protest
Here's a summary of the still simmering Hong Kong protest movement
Hong Kong leader scraps loathed extradition law
(4th UPDATE) 'The government will formally withdraw the bill in order to fully allay public concerns,' chief executive Carrie Lam says in a video statement on September 4
Hong Kong leader insists she will stay on
Chief Executive Carrie Lam is speaking after Reuters news agency released an audio recording of her telling business leaders last week that she wanted to step down and take responsibility for the unrest
Beijing says it 'firmly' supports Hong Kong leader
China's government expresses support for Carrie Lam after Reuters news agency releases a recording of her telling business leaders last week she wanted to step down and take responsibility for the unrest
Hong Kong leader hopes peaceful rally presages 'return to calm'
'I wholeheartedly hope that this is the beginning of society returning to calm and staying away from violence,' Carrie Lam says
'When will you die?' Hong Kong leader grilled at press conference
'When will you accept political responsibility to end citizens' fear?... When will you be willing to step down? When will you tell the police to stop?,' a reporter from Hong Kong's RTHK asks
Hong Kong's leader warns city faces 'path of no return'
(UPDATED) Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam warns of the dangerous consequences facing the city if escalating violence at the rallies is not curbed
'No chance of retreating': Hong Kong protesters return to streets
(3rd UPDATE) Activists calling for greater democratic freedoms in the city show no sign of standing down, despite Hong Kong's leader insisting she will not meet their demands
Hong Kong protesters defy police with 'hit-and-run' rallies
The rallies come after Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she would grant no concessions to demonstrators
Hong Kong leader rules out concessions, warns of economic downturn
'Compared to the economic downturn caused by SARS that we handled previously, even to the (2008) economic crisis, the situation this time is more severe,' says Carrie Lam
Clashes, travel chaos in Hong Kong as leader warns city on brink
(3rd UPDATE) In a rare public appearance since the crisis began, chief executive Carrie Lam warns protesters she will not cave to their demands
Pro-democracy push causes transport chaos in Hong Kong
The strike is aimed at showing Beijing there is still broad public support for a protest movement that keeps hitting the streets but has won few concessions
