China Is Considering Replacing Hong Kong’s Lam, Pro-Beijing Lawmaker Says
- Michael Tien confirms report that Lam may be replaced in 2020
- Chinese President Xi Jinping yet to decide: Financial Times
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The Chinese government is considering a plan to replace Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam as chief executive, pro-establishment lawmaker Michael Tien said, in a potential strategy shift by Beijing as pro-democracy demonstrations continue to rock the Asian financial center.
Tien said he has information from Beijing that the government was considering candidates to fill Hong Kong’s top job next year. His comments came after the Financial Times reported, citing unidentified people briefed on the deliberations, that an “interim” chief executive would be installed by March if President Xi Jinping decides to carry out the plan.