2022年4月28日
褚簡寧 Michael Chugani
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Is John Lee a leader who can reunite Hong Kong?
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Now that Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor's single term as chief executive is ending, many lessons must be learned from her failed leadership. The person who needs to learn them most is her successor John Lee Ka-chiu. Whether or not he does will define his leadership.
Hongkongers have no right to elect the chief executive. A so-called Election Committee of 1,500 Beijing loyalists vote to elect a leader already chosen by Beijing. Lee is Beijing's choice. He is also the only candidate, which means he is guaranteed victory.
The people cannot change this charade but they should at least deserve a chief executive who understands what Hongkongers want from their leader. Lam never understood that. She governed as if only she knew what's best for the people.
I don't expect Lee to admit Lam was a tragedy for Hong Kong but I hope he should keep this in mind if he wants to heal the divisive societal wounds Lam inflicted. ...
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