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Hong Kongers currently have little clarity on who will be their next leader

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to leave office

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has announced that she will step down in June ending a five-year term in office that saw democracy protests squashed.

World • 04 Apr 22

Carrie Lam was targeted in the toughest US action on Hong Kong since China imposed the new law on the territory in late June

Cash and Carrie: Hong Kong leader has no bank account

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she has "piles of cash" at home as she has no bank account after the United States slapped sanctions on her in response to a draconian security law China imposed on the city.

World • 28 Nov 20

The US sanctioned a group of Chinese and Hong Kong officials - including the city's leader Carrie Lam

China slams 'barbarous' US sanctions on Hong Kong

Chinese authorities have slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to China's crackdown in Hong Kong, capping a dramatic week of deteriorating relations between the world's two biggest economies.

World • 08 Aug 20

Last month, Carrie Lam postponed a 6 September election to Hong Kong's legislature by a year

US imposes sanctions on Hong Kong's Lam over crackdown

The United States has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the territory's current and former police chiefs and eight other officials for their role in curtailing political freedoms in the territory.

Asia • 07 Aug 20

The passing of the national security law comes after a year of angry pro-democracy protests

China passes controversial Hong Kong security law

China's sweeping national security law for Hong Kong will target only a tiny minority, the city's chief executive told the UN, urging international "respect" for its right to protect national security.

World • 30 Jun 20

Riot police on the streets as thousands rally over proposed security laws

Hong Kong hit by protests over China security proposal

Hong Kong police fired teargas and water cannon to disperse thousands protesting against a plan to directly impose national security laws on the city, signalling a return to mass protests that hit the financial hub last year.

World • 24 May 20

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is in Davos this week

Hong Kong's Lam in Davos charm drive

For Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam, the World Economic Forum in Davos is a chance to convince global business and political leaders that the Asian financial hub is back on track.

Business • 21 Jan 20

Hong Kong has been embroiled in more than six months of anti-government protests that have now spilled into 2020

Police, protesters clash during huge Hong Kong protest

A huge New Year's Day pro-democracy rally in Hong Kong ended in mass arrests and clashes between police and protesters, as demonstrators sought to carry their movement's momentum into 2020.

World • 01 Jan 20

Massive rally marks six months of protest in Hong Kong

Vast crowds of pro-democracy protesters have thronged Hong Kong's streets in a display of support for the movement as it marks six months with organisers warning the city's pro-Beijing leaders they had a "last chance" to end the political crisis.

Asia • 08 Dec 19

Carrie Lam told journalists it was "too early" to say whether the anti-mask law was effective or not

HK leader 'won't rule out' Chinese help over protests

Hong Kong's under-fire leader Carrie Lam has said she would not rule out accepting help from mainland China in tackling increasingly violent pro-democracy protests.

World • 08 Oct 19

A protester wearing a mask in the Wanchai district in Hong Kong

Hong Kong bans face masks at protests

Hong Kong's leader has invoked a rarely used colonial-era law to ban protesters from wearing face masks.

World • 04 Oct 19

Carrie Lam said Thursday's meeting would be an opportunity for people to have their voices heard

Thousands apply to take part in Lam's dialogue session

Hong Kong's embattled leader said more than 20,000 people have applied to take part in a dialogue session with her and "vent their anger" at the government after three months of huge pro-democracy protests.

World • 24 Sep 19

Carrie Lam said China supports her decision to withdraw an extradition bill

Hong Kong leader says China supports bill withdrawal

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said that China "understands, respects and supports" her government's move to formally withdraw a controversial extradition bill that sparked months of protests.

World • 05 Sep 19

Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam has said she has no intention of quitting

Lam formally withdraws controversial extradition bill

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced the formal withdrawal of a proposed extradition bill that sparked three months of protests in the Chinese-ruled city.

World • 04 Sep 19

Carrie Lam insists she wants to stay on as leader

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam insists she will stay on

Hong Kong's embattled leader has insisted she has no intention of stepping down, after an audio recording emerged of her saying she wanted to quit and apologise for causing the unrest that has rocked the territory.

Asia • 03 Sep 19

Protesters in Hong Kong are calling for Carrie Lam's resignation

HK leader sees 'way out' of chaos through dialogue

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has said she hoped a peaceful weekend anti-government protest was the start of an effort to restore peace, and that dialogue with peaceful protesters would provide a "way out" for the Chinese-ruled city.

World • 20 Aug 19

Carrie Lam admitted in a TV address the government's work on the bill had been a 'total failure'

Hong Kong leader Lam says China extradition bill 'dead'

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has declared that the extradition bill that sparked the territory's biggest political crisis in decades is "dead".

World • 09 Jul 19

Hong Kong has been plunged into a political crisis as opposing sides battle for Hong Kong's future

Why Hong Kong's streets are gripped by protesters again

Demonstrators have again taken to the streets in Hong Kong, massing in the heart of the city to oppose a controversial bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China.

Asia • 12 Jun 19

Police face-off against protesters during clashes after a rally against amendments to the extradition bill

Hong Kong leader refuses to scrap extradition bill

Hong Kong's pro-Beijing leader has refused to scrap a controversial plan to allow extraditions to the Chinese mainland, a day after huge crowds came out to oppose the proposal.

World • 10 Jun 19

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