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Carrie Lam post district election press release 2019

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  19. Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.74,0:00:18.20,Default,,0,0,0,,Good morning to our friends from the media. Thank you for coming to today's press conference.
  20. Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.38,0:00:21.80,Default,,0,0,0,,The CE will first deliver her address and then take questions.
  21. Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.88,0:00:23.86,Default,,0,0,0,,Please welcome the CE
  22. Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.08,0:00:26.06,Default,,0,0,0,,Friends from the media
  23. Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.12,0:00:27.54,Default,,0,0,0,,Two days ago
  24. Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.60,0:00:30.56,Default,,0,0,0,,The district council election was held successfully
  25. Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.76,0:00:36.06,Default,,0,0,0,,Both the casting and counting of the ballot was completed in an orderly fashion
  26. Dialogue: 0,0:00:36.24,0:00:41.22,Default,,0,0,0,,I have already made a statement yesterday regarding the results
  27. Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.34,0:00:43.66,Default,,0,0,0,,but today I'd like to add a few words
  28. Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.82,0:00:50.94,Default,,0,0,0,,The last district council election can be considered to have been held under extraordinary circumstances
  29. Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.10,0:00:57.30,Default,,0,0,0,,We can even say it was successfully held despite unprecedented challenges
  30. Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.44,0:01:02.32,Default,,0,0,0,,You might recall that prior to the election
  31. Dialogue: 0,0:01:02.84,0:01:05.22,Default,,0,0,0,,for a long time
  32. Dialogue: 0,0:01:05.48,0:01:10.68,Default,,0,0,0,,many asked whether the election should go ahead
  33. Dialogue: 0,0:01:10.68,0:01:20.68,Default,,0,0,0,,and doubts as to whether we can in a safe, peaceful and orderly manner hold a fair and robust district election
  34. Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.88,0:01:30.24,Default,,0,0,0,,In the end we were able to hold this election in a peaceful and orderly manner
  35. Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.94,0:01:34.64,Default,,0,0,0,,For the SAR government
  36. Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.64,0:01:41.26,Default,,0,0,0,,for myself. my fellow executive colleagues and department heads
  37. Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.32,0:01:49.26,Default,,0,0,0,,we have repeatedly stressed that we are committed to holding the district election
  38. Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.36,0:01:57.90,Default,,0,0,0,,The reason is...you may remember from my policy address this year
  39. Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.02,0:02:05.58,Default,,0,0,0,,I had stated that from the current social unrest, or future policy issues
  40. Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.58,0:02:09.56,Default,,0,0,0,,we must follow three principles
  41. Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.70,0:02:18.34,Default,,0,0,0,,first is adherence to "one country, two systems" and defend the human rights and freedom protected by the basic law
  42. Dialogue: 0,0:02:18.60,0:02:24.44,Default,,0,0,0,,of which suffrage is an important human right
  43. Dialogue: 0,0:02:24.58,0:02:27.68,Default,,0,0,0,,the second principle is maintaining the rule of law
  44. Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.78,0:02:36.30,Default,,0,0,0,,Hong Kong has excellent electoral laws which allows elections to be held in a fair and robust manner
  45. Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.44,0:02:40.62,Default,,0,0,0,,third is to maintain Hong Kong's favourable regulatory environment
  46. Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.74,0:02:46.94,Default,,0,0,0,,the ability to have free and fair elections is an example of this
  47. Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.94,0:02:57.04,Default,,0,0,0,,especially because this election aims to elect the councilors that will serve our eighteen districts
  48. Dialogue: 0,0:02:58.24,0:03:06.44,Default,,0,0,0,,while we had committed to holding these elections at all cost, we did have some doubts
  49. Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.10,0:03:13.42,Default,,0,0,0,,you may remember that I previously mentioned, that the outcome was not fully within my control
  50. Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.42,0:03:19.04,Default,,0,0,0,,because as we have seen, even in the two weeks leading up to the election
  51. Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.04,0:03:23.98,Default,,0,0,0,,our society was gripped by ever escalating violence
  52. Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.98,0:03:26.44,Default,,0,0,0,,with large scale road blockages
  53. Dialogue: 0,0:03:26.44,0:03:33.40,Default,,0,0,0,,even the wilful destruction of the Hung Hom tunnel which remains closed today
  54. Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.52,0:03:39.50,Default,,0,0,0,,as well as various acts of vandalism, arson or assault
  55. Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.50,0:03:48.58,Default,,0,0,0,,but thanks to the hard work of many groups, we were able to successfully hold these elections
  56. Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.58,0:03:53.30,Default,,0,0,0,,so I'd like to thank the hard work of those involved
  57. Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.30,0:03:56.98,Default,,0,0,0,,firstly to the residents of Hong Kong
  58. Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.98,0:04:05.74,Default,,0,0,0,,despite the societal tension, you voted both in an orderly and spirited manner
  59. Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.74,0:04:14.22,Default,,0,0,0,,with over 3 million votes cast leading to a turnout rate of over 70%
  60. Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.48,0:04:17.98,Default,,0,0,0,,secondly I'd like to thank all candidates
  61. Dialogue: 0,0:04:17.98,0:04:24.76,Default,,0,0,0,,because as I said, this election was held in extremely challenging circumstances
  62. Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.76,0:04:30.62,Default,,0,0,0,,all candidates have participated in these elections with bravery and strength
  63. Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.62,0:04:36.92,Default,,0,0,0,,especially those who as part of their electoral duties were subjected to physical threats
  64. Dialogue: 0,0:04:36.92,0:04:45.94,Default,,0,0,0,,candidates who faced vandalism of their offices and campaign material
  65. Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.68,0:04:51.78,Default,,0,0,0,,their hardwork deserve recognition
  66. Dialogue: 0,0:04:52.30,0:04:57.40,Default,,0,0,0,,thirdly, I'd like to congratulate the elected councilors
  67. Dialogue: 0,0:04:57.40,0:05:06.26,Default,,0,0,0,,they will be soon become councilors of the important district council
  68. Dialogue: 0,0:05:06.26,0:05:11.32,Default,,0,0,0,,district level administration and activity is an important pillar of Hong Kong
  69. Dialogue: 0,0:05:11.32,0:05:14.64,Default,,0,0,0,,and is highly relevant to our resident's everyday lives
  70. Dialogue: 0,0:05:14.78,0:05:23.44,Default,,0,0,0,,so I'd like to express my hope that these councilors will perform \Ntheir important duties in the four year term
  71. Dialogue: 0,0:05:23.44,0:05:28.66,Default,,0,0,0,,Fourth, I'd like to thank the outgoing councilors
  72. Dialogue: 0,0:05:28.66,0:05:35.74,Default,,0,0,0,,many of which are highly experienced councilors who have served their district for many years
  73. Dialogue: 0,0:05:35.74,0:05:40.22,Default,,0,0,0,,some of which are veteran council chairspersons
  74. Dialogue: 0,0:05:40.22,0:05:45.50,Default,,0,0,0,,their past contributions should be praised
  75. Dialogue: 0,0:05:45.70,0:05:49.74,Default,,0,0,0,,lastly I need to thank the electoral commission
  76. Dialogue: 0,0:05:49.74,0:05:56.26,Default,,0,0,0,,and the 30,000 public servants that have worked hard to make this election possible
  77. Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.54,0:06:00.66,Default,,0,0,0,,soon, we will be welcoming the next cohort of district councilors
  78. Dialogue: 0,0:06:00.66,0:06:09.04,Default,,0,0,0,,the government will strengthen its collaborative ties with the district\N council to address our district levels issues
  79. Dialogue: 0,0:06:09.14,0:06:17.32,Default,,0,0,0,,lastly I'd like to say, the days leading up to the election...the past couple of days
  80. Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.48,0:06:25.76,Default,,0,0,0,,Hong Kong was able to experience a peaceful, calm and orderly environment
  81. Dialogue: 0,0:06:25.76,0:06:31.06,Default,,0,0,0,,many cars are back on the road, with some congestion even returning
  82. Dialogue: 0,0:06:31.06,0:06:36.60,Default,,0,0,0,,and people coming back outside
  83. Dialogue: 0,0:06:36.84,0:06:48.46,Default,,0,0,0,,I sincerely and deeply hope that this return to calm was not just for the election
  84. Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.46,0:06:54.34,Default,,0,0,0,,but rather a voice from the people calling for an end to chaos
  85. Dialogue: 0,0:06:54.34,0:07:02.06,Default,,0,0,0,,and hope that Hong Kong can be restored as a peaceful and safe city
  86. Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.24,0:07:05.22,Default,,0,0,0,,so we can get back to a sense of normalcy
  87. Dialogue: 0,0:07:05.22,0:07:12.06,Default,,0,0,0,,and together face our coming economic challenges
  88. Dialogue: 0,0:07:12.06,0:07:18.78,Default,,0,0,0,,or our personal employment challenges, and face them with vigour
  89. Dialogue: 0,0:07:18.98,0:07:20.34,Default,,0,0,0,,I'll take questions now
  90. Dialogue: 0,0:07:20.92,0:07:24.86,Default,,0,0,0,,It is now question time, please use your mic to address your questions
  91. Dialogue: 0,0:10:18.82,0:10:21.02,Default,,0,0,0,,Ms Lam, I'd like to ask
  92. Dialogue: 0,0:10:21.02,0:10:24.58,Default,,0,0,0,,you've said you'd humbly listen to public opinion
  93. Dialogue: 0,0:10:24.58,0:10:28.32,Default,,0,0,0,,but most elected councilors had, in their campaign
  94. Dialogue: 0,0:10:28.32,0:10:30.12,Default,,0,0,0,,declared this a referendum
  95. Dialogue: 0,0:10:30.12,0:10:33.40,Default,,0,0,0,,demanding the government accept the 5 demands
  96. Dialogue: 0,0:10:33.40,0:10:36.88,Default,,0,0,0,,and address police brutality with an independent inquiry
  97. Dialogue: 0,0:10:36.96,0:10:44.66,Default,,0,0,0,,after seeing this result, will you change your mind and seriously consider the demands
  98. Dialogue: 0,0:10:44.74,0:10:50.32,Default,,0,0,0,,if you are unwilling to respond to such a peaceful expression of the public's demand
  99. Dialogue: 0,0:10:50.32,0:10:59.88,Default,,0,0,0,,are you worried that the peace you describe may once away give was to violent protests, leading to move deaths
  100. Dialogue: 0,0:10:59.88,0:11:03.44,Default,,0,0,0,,secondly, with the loss of the DAB
  101. Dialogue: 0,0:11:03.44,0:11:06.96,Default,,0,0,0,,it reflects the public's discontent in your government
  102. Dialogue: 0,0:11:06.96,0:11:11.80,Default,,0,0,0,,how much responsibility do you hold in the DAB's huge loss
  103. Dialogue: 0,0:11:11.80,0:11:16.84,Default,,0,0,0,,has the central government criticized you in any way
  104. Dialogue: 0,0:11:16.84,0:11:25.64,Default,,0,0,0,,lastly, many councilors elect had demanded the police withdraw from Polytechnic University
  105. Dialogue: 0,0:11:25.64,0:11:32.14,Default,,0,0,0,,and to release the protesters that are still trapped there
  106. Dialogue: 0,0:11:32.14,0:11:36.84,Default,,0,0,0,,will the government accept this demand?
  107. Dialogue: 0,0:11:37.34,0:11:46.84,Default,,0,0,0,,firstly, in the last 5 months, we have held the principle that all demands should be made without the use of violence
  108. Dialogue: 0,0:11:47.52,0:11:50.14,Default,,0,0,0,,violence cannot be used to solve problems
  109. Dialogue: 0,0:11:50.24,0:11:58.14,Default,,0,0,0,,escalating violence and fierce protests will only damage our city
  110. Dialogue: 0,0:11:58.42,0:12:12.48,Default,,0,0,0,,this election has shown that many voters have used their ballot to express their objection to violence and desire for peace
  111. Dialogue: 0,0:12:12.78,0:12:15.92,Default,,0,0,0,,this is an important principle
  112. Dialogue: 0,0:12:16.04,0:12:27.38,Default,,0,0,0,,in terms of the demands that came out of extradition bill, I have already made a detailed statements on the 4th of September
  113. Dialogue: 0,0:12:27.38,0:12:36.08,Default,,0,0,0,,in particular, the formal withdrawal of this bill and met the first demand of the so called 5 demands.
  114. Dialogue: 0,0:12:36.08,0:12:39.96,Default,,0,0,0,,as for the others, I have also responded in detail
  115. Dialogue: 0,0:12:39.96,0:12:45.30,Default,,0,0,0,,in that statement, I had listed four actions I would take
  116. Dialogue: 0,0:12:45.30,0:12:51.74,Default,,0,0,0,,so I think we need to enact these four actions
  117. Dialogue: 0,0:12:51.74,0:12:58.72,Default,,0,0,0,,because with the recent unrest I have been unable to attend to these
  118. Dialogue: 0,0:12:58.72,0:13:01.12,Default,,0,0,0,,for example the public dialogues
  119. Dialogue: 0,0:13:01.12,0:13:10.04,Default,,0,0,0,,or a commission of our leaders to analyse the root causes of this recent unrest
  120. Dialogue: 0,0:13:10.04,0:13:15.56,Default,,0,0,0,,and other underlying issues that we can find solutions to
  121. Dialogue: 0,0:13:15.56,0:13:18.04,Default,,0,0,0,,secondly...
  122. Dialogue: 0,0:13:18.04,0:13:19.58,Default,,0,0,0,,I haven't...
  123. Dialogue: 0,0:13:21.92,0:13:26.38,Default,,0,0,0,,received any criticisms from the central government
  124. Dialogue: 0,0:13:26.38,0:13:31.52,Default,,0,0,0,,of course in every election, in addition to the result that's most of interest to the public
  125. Dialogue: 0,0:13:31.98,0:13:36.02,Default,,0,0,0,,as I previously said, the process is also important
  126. Dialogue: 0,0:13:36.26,0:13:44.56,Default,,0,0,0,,if we had held an election that had huge legal and electoral problems
  127. Dialogue: 0,0:13:44.56,0:13:48.26,Default,,0,0,0,,we would've caused very significant damage to Hong Kong
  128. Dialogue: 0,0:13:48.26,0:14:00.92,Default,,0,0,0,,but we are extremely happy that the electoral process which elected our councilors was successful
  129. Dialogue: 0,0:14:01.08,0:14:03.84,Default,,0,0,0,,in terms of my relationship with the DAB
  130. Dialogue: 0,0:14:03.84,0:14:13.38,Default,,0,0,0,,of course much of the governments work requires the cooperation and support of various political parties or people
  131. Dialogue: 0,0:14:13.38,0:14:27.68,Default,,0,0,0,,since this election became driven by anti-government sentiment and a desire to voice discontent in the government, this affect the campaigns of DAB candidates
  132. Dialogue: 0,0:14:27.84,0:14:36.30,Default,,0,0,0,,I'm also buoyed by the commitment shown by the new non-DAB councilor's to serve
  133. Dialogue: 0,0:14:36.30,0:14:44.16,Default,,0,0,0,,so as in the past, we will gladly work with any groups or people that are working to serve the public
  134. Dialogue: 0,0:14:44.16,0:14:47.66,Default,,0,0,0,,In terms of the situation at PolyU
  135. Dialogue: 0,0:14:47.66,0:15:01.00,Default,,0,0,0,,I'd like to appeal to the few remaining protesters to peacefully \Nand safely leave the university grounds
  136. Dialogue: 0,0:15:01.00,0:15:06.10,Default,,0,0,0,,but in doing so, we must maintain the rule of law
  137. Dialogue: 0,0:15:06.24,0:15:13.84,Default,,0,0,0,,10 days ago, police needed to surround the campus as part of a law enforcement operation
  138. Dialogue: 0,0:15:13.84,0:15:25.08,Default,,0,0,0,,but for the remaining people, the police are, under my direction, taking a more humanitarian approach
  139. Dialogue: 0,0:15:25.08,0:15:30.76,Default,,0,0,0,,because our ultimate goal is a peaceful resolution
  140. Dialogue: 0,0:15:30.76,0:15:34.52,Default,,0,0,0,,so we have taken a flexible approach
  141. Dialogue: 0,0:15:34.52,0:15:40.34,Default,,0,0,0,,such as for protesters under 18
  142. Dialogue: 0,0:15:40.34,0:15:47.56,Default,,0,0,0,,we appealed for them to come out and be allowed to return home if they \Nregister their identification details
  143. Dialogue: 0,0:15:47.56,0:15:55.50,Default,,0,0,0,,we already have 300 underaged students who have used this arrangement to return home
  144. Dialogue: 0,0:15:55.50,0:16:01.80,Default,,0,0,0,,I hope that there are no more underaged people left on campus
  145. Dialogue: 0,0:16:01.80,0:16:05.60,Default,,0,0,0,,as for those requiring medical attention
  146. Dialogue: 0,0:16:05.60,0:16:10.30,Default,,0,0,0,,we have arranged for them to be immediately sent to hospital
  147. Dialogue: 0,0:16:10.30,0:16:17.66,Default,,0,0,0,,yesterday, the police are clear that medical needs will take priority
  148. Dialogue: 0,0:16:17.92,0:16:25.72,Default,,0,0,0,,those requirement medical attention will be treated the same as underaged protesters
  149. Dialogue: 0,0:16:25.72,0:16:35.72,Default,,0,0,0,,the police will only record their personal information before releasing them for medical care without immediate arrest
  150. Dialogue: 0,0:16:35.84,0:16:47.70,Default,,0,0,0,,I hope those remaining on campus can hear this appeal and quickly leave the grounds
  151. Dialogue: 0,0:16:47.92,0:16:54.40,Default,,0,0,0,,but in practice, I know there is a lot of tensions between police and civilians
  152. Dialogue: 0,0:16:54.40,0:16:58.92,Default,,0,0,0,,those remaining on campus may have significant distrust
  153. Dialogue: 0,0:16:58.92,0:17:04.86,Default,,0,0,0,,so our execution method will be gentle with minimal provocation
  154. Dialogue: 0,0:17:04.86,0:17:11.50,Default,,0,0,0,,I understand the PolyU staff have established a working group
  155. Dialogue: 0,0:17:11.50,0:17:17.60,Default,,0,0,0,,which includes teaching, counseling, medical and security staff and social workers
  156. Dialogue: 0,0:17:17.60,0:17:23.26,Default,,0,0,0,,who will enter the campus and appeal to the protesters to leave
  157. Dialogue: 0,0:17:23.26,0:17:28.40,Default,,0,0,0,,while police are onsite, we have established a safety taskforce
  158. Dialogue: 0,0:17:28.40,0:17:37.10,Default,,0,0,0,,made of independent staff in order to minimise provocation
  159. Dialogue: 0,0:17:37.10,0:17:44.28,Default,,0,0,0,,such as secondary principals, social workers, therapists, ambulance and firefighting staff
  160. Dialogue: 0,0:17:44.28,0:17:50.16,Default,,0,0,0,,who are ready, and only at the right time, to enter the campus
  161. Dialogue: 0,0:17:50.16,0:17:55.20,Default,,0,0,0,,with the main goal of not provoking the remaining protesters
  162. Dialogue: 0,0:17:55.20,0:17:59.96,Default,,0,0,0,,as to when the right time is, I hope they won't need to be dispatched
  163. Dialogue: 0,0:17:59.96,0:18:10.66,Default,,0,0,0,,that is if PolyU's staff can find and successfully appeal the remaining protesters to leave the campus
  164. Dialogue: 0,0:18:10.66,0:18:13.16,Default,,0,0,0,,we won't need to activate the safety taskforce
  165. Dialogue: 0,0:18:13.16,0:18:23.08,Default,,0,0,0,,but if this isn't successful and they require further assistance, then the safety taskforce will be deployed
  166. Dialogue: 0,0:18:23.08,0:18:29.50,Default,,0,0,0,,with the primary goal still to convince the protesters to voluntarily leave
  167. Dialogue: 0,0:18:30.72,0:18:45.72,Default,,0,0,0,,as I previously though, this is a law enforcement operation, with many, that is 1100 protesters, that has left the campus according to the requirements of the operation
  168. Dialogue: 0,0:18:45.72,0:18:47.72,Default,,0,0,0,,
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