In the 22 years since Hong Kong was handed over from British to Chinese rule, no chief executive has ever completed two terms, and incumbent Carrie Lam looks to be no different. | Analysis by jgriffiths
Pushed from one side by a public not afraid to take to the streets to challenge your decisions, and from the other by a hyper-controlling one-party state which demands stability above all else, it's a wonder anyone wants the job. In the 22 years since Hong Kong was handed over from British to Chinese rule, no chief executive has ever completed two terms, and incumbent Carrie Lam looks to be no different.
Hide Caption 29 of 113 Photos: Hong Kong protestsPolice retreat after clashing with protesters on August 24.Hide Caption 30 of 113 Photos: Hong Kong protestsPeople link hands as they gather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Friday, August 23. Protesters formed a human chain across Hong Kong in a show of solidarity.Hide Caption 31 of 113 Photos: Hong Kong protestsProtesters shine light from their cell phones as they form a human chain on top of the iconic Lion Rock at Wong Tai Sin.
Meet Hong Kong's first female leader 08:34Lame duckIn the remarks leaked to Reuters, Lam acknowledged that the"the political room for the chief executive who, unfortunately, has to serve two masters ... that political room for maneuvering is very, very, very limited." More than any of her predecessors, she has demonstrated the limits of the office.
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