Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam dismisses veiled criticism from cabinet colleague that power causes negative impact on individuals
- Lam says her only aspiration has been serving people, and she will ‘listen to public opinion with a more humble attitude’
- Earlier, Law Chi-kwong, the only opposition member in her cabinet, said power brings ‘great negative impact on individuals’
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has shrugged off veiled criticism from a cabinet member that power causes a negative impact on individuals, insisting her aspirations have never changed and that she will stay humble in listening to public opinion.
Lam was responding to comments from labour and welfare minister Law Chi-kwong, who earlier said “power brings great negative impact on individuals” when he was asked in a TV interview about the changes he had noticed in Lam over the years.
“Power brings great negative impact on individuals, and I keep reminding myself and my friends about this,” Law, the only cabinet member with an opposition background, said in the interview, which aired on Friday.
Lam on Tuesday morning brushed aside the veiled attack when asked to comment on Law’s remarks ahead of her weekly cabinet meeting.
“I didn’t notice secretary Law was talking about me. I thought he was talking about himself, as he may have some feelings after joining the government as a politician,” Lam said.
