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Nothing is more important than the rule of law in Hong Kong. And journalists and media organizations like all of us have to respect and comply with the law, if they are fearful of not being able to comply with the law, then they have to make up their mind and take the necessary decisions.
Found on CNN 2 years ago
I expect to cover a wide range of issues on this particular duty visit because through two very decisive acts of the central authorities, Hong Kong is now back on the right track of ‘one country, two systems,'.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
In this election, 1.35 million voters cast their votes. They did not just return candidates of their choice to LegCo, and I think it was also because of their support for the improved electoral system.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
I must stress that this epidemic may come back. As the WHO( World Health Organization) said not long ago... we must remain vigilant.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
I must stress that this epidemic may come back. As the WHO( Hong Kongs mental health) said not long ago... we must remain vigilant.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
Enacting local legislation to protect national security has always been Hong Kong's constitutional obligation. That is written into the Basic Law (mini-constitution), (But) I have to ask myself whether we have the right conditions conducive to doing this very controversial issue now.
Found on Reuters 4 years ago
Many members of the public and tourists coming to Hong Kong were naturally disappointed that their Christmas Eve celebrations have been ruined by a group of reckless and selfish rioters.
Found on CNN 4 years ago
That's why I told John Lee that you can't just write a letter back to them and only say, 'Sorry, Mr. Poon, there isn't a legal basis for this, sorry', i said you must find a way, and not let any possibility go.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
There is no question that escalating violence could get what the rioters want. Not from the government. Not from the society at large, because violence will only lead to more violence and once we satisfy the rioters because they have resorted to violence, I can assure you that more violence will follow.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
For the government to resort to measures that will appease the violent rioters, I dont think that is the solution, until and unless we tackle the violence and put an end to it, it is very difficult to continue the political dialogue we have done.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
Hong Kong's various sectors will enter a severe winter season.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
But at this moment, I and my team, we are still very committed in making sure we can use our own instruments...to try and restore calm and order in Hong Kong.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
If the situation becomes so bad, then no options could be ruled out, if we want Hong Kong to at least have another chance, but at this moment, I and my team, we are still very committed in making sure we can use our own instruments...to try and restore calm and order in Hong Kong.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I cannot tell you categorically now under what circumstances we will do extra things, including ... calling on the central government to help.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
For the first six days of October, during the so-called Golden Week holiday, visitors visiting Hong Kong plunged over 50%.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
But if the situation becomes so bad, then no options can be ruled out.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
The radical behavior of rioters took Hong Kong through a very dark night, leaving society today half-paralyzed, the extreme violence clearly illustrated that Hong Kong's public safety is widely endangered. That's the concrete reason that we had to invoke emergency law yesterday to introduce the anti-mask law.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Almost all protesters wear masks, with the intention of hiding their identity. That's why they have become more unbridled, we can't keep the existing regulations idle and let violence escalate and the situation continue to deteriorate.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
This is not a political or a PR show but to seek change. We hope this change will shape a better Hong Kong. While this change might be difficult, I believe we should start now, the dialogue is aimed so we can change, the aim to change is so Hong Kong, the city we love can become better.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
I understand that a lot of people have lost confidence in me, no matter where you stand politically, I understand people are anxious, worried and maybe even angry.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
It is really to express my sincerity to start a dialogue with the people.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
It's extremely inappropriate for foreign parliaments to interfere in HKSAR internal affairs in any way, and (we) will not allow (the United States) to become a stakeholder in HKSAR matters.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Escalation and continuation of violence cannot solve the issues faced by our society now, it will only deepen the conflict, contradiction, splits, and even hatred in society.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Let's replace conflicts with conversations and let's look for solutions.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We must find ways to address the discontent in society and look for solutions, after more than two months of social unrest, it is obvious to many that this discontentment extends far beyond the bill.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
They know that the price would be too huge to pay, they care about the country's international profile.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Nowadays it is extremely difficult for me to go out, i have not been on the streets, not in shopping malls, can't go to a hair salon. I can't do anything because my whereabouts will be spread around social media.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
This has proven to be very unwise given the circumstances, and this huge degree of fear and anxiety amongst people of Hong Kong vis-à-vis the mainland of China, which we were not sensitive enough to feel and grasp.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
For a chief executive to have caused this huge havoc to Hong Kong is unforgivable.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
This is not something instructed, coerced by the central government.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I do believe the government deliberately arrested several leaders of the democratic camp to try to threaten Hong Kong people not to come out to fight against the evil law.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
We should prepare for reconciliation in society by communicating with different people ... We want to put an end to the chaotic situation in Hong Kong.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
Hong Kong is not safe or stable. The rioters have pushed Hong Kong to the point of no return.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
Riot activities( have) pushed Hong Kong to the brink of no return.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
The only thing we have to do is to go against violence, and rebuild the city.
Found on CNN 5 years ago
We have made stickers, banners in over 16 languages, ranging from Japanese to Spanish. We want to spread our message internationally. We are not rioters, we are a group of Hong Kong people fighting for human rights and freedom.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
This has made me fully realize that I, as a politician, have to remind myself all the time of the need to grasp public sentiments accurately.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
The incident that happened in recent months has led to controversies and disputes between the public and the government. This has made me fully realize that I, as a politician, have to remind myself all the time of the need to grasp public sentiments accurately.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
They understand, they have confidence in my judgment and they support me.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
We have not done a good enough job to convince the people of Hong Kong, give us another chance.
Found on FOX News 5 years ago
Constitutional development must be built on the basis of the Basic Law and the decision of (China's) NPCSC (National People's Congress Standing Committee), otherwise it would only be futile and impractical and the aim of universal suffrage for the CE (Chief Executive) election would only become a 'castle in the air'.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
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