Carrie Lam

“We should widen our economic base and encourage businesses to move up the value chain and increase job diversity.”

“As a chief executive determined to lead Hong Kong to new heights, I am keenly aware of the immense responsibilities on my shoulders.”

“In the back of my mind, always, is the firmly held belief that public policies must serve the long-term interests and well-being of the community at large.”

“I have hobbies.”

“I have no political issues that I need to seek central authorities' advice on.”

“I will comprehensively review the education system with my team to create a stable, caring, and inspiring environment for students, parents, teachers, and principals.”

“I do have a lot of care, concern, and compassion for disadvantaged people.”

“There should be no doubt about my commitment to responding to questions from reporters in the same language that the question is asked.”

“Governance under a chief executive elected by universal suffrage will give fresh impetus to economic and livelihood policies.”

“Implementing universal suffrage for the 2017 election is a big step forward along our road to democracy. This is not only a solemn commitment of the central authorities to Hong Kong but also the aspiration shared by seven million Hong Kong people.”

“If I paid more attention to my appearance, people might think that the proficiency of design industry isn't too bad in a city with such a chief executive.”

“Hong Kong needs population growth to cope with a rapidly ageing population.”

“It is my earnest hope that all parties across the political spectrum will bear Hong Kong's long-term interests in mind, apply their political wisdom, and seek a consensus through open and rational communication with people of different views.”

“Usually, even when a bill draws extreme opinions, there can be a process of expression and negotiation.”

“Instead of wasting time on proposals which are difficult to forge consensus on, such as public nomination and party nomination, it's better to focus the discussion on how to form the nominating committee and the nomination process.”

“We want Hong Kong to do well.”

“An affection for Hong Kong and a national identity are not mutually exclusive. We can let children learn more about Hong Kong's history, culture, politics, and social development, and at the same time, we must make them have their national identity.”

“I think housing is not a simple commodity because we are so in short supply of land. So the government has a role to play in providing housing - decent housing and affordable housing - for the people of Hong Kong.”

“Given the relativity concept, poverty cannot be eliminated. Indeed, an economic upturn with a broad improvement in household income does not guarantee a decrease in the size of the poor population, especially when the income growth of households below the poverty line is less promising than the overall.”

“We should continue to grow our economy and create employment opportunities, particularly quality jobs to help the upward mobility of young people.”