Chief Executive Carrie Lam and Executive Council convener Bernard Chan. Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor does not have the time to consider whether to stand for re-election yet, Executive Council convener Bernard Chan said. Asked about former CE Leung Chun-ying, Chan said he is “definitely qualified” as a candidate and it is his personal choice whether he would return from national-level work to working as the city's chief. Chan said from his understanding, Lam wanted to focus on ongoing issues before her term ends, including tackling social issues and the Covid-19 pandemic. Chan understood that some Hong Kong citizens are disappointed in the election system in the short term and won’t be engaging much in politics.

Source: The Standard March 10, 2021 12:50 UTC