Hong Kong Chief Exec. Lam admits she sparked 'huge havoc' that's plunged her city into political crisis not seen for more than a generation, according to taped remarks.
that's plunged her city into political crisis not seen for more than a generation, according to a private conversation made public on Monday.
"If I had a choice, the first thing is to quit having made a deep apology," she said in English-language remarks."So I make a plea to you for your forgiveness." As the increasingly violent protests carry on, Beijing has stepped up its propaganda attacks on protesters and made vague threats of potential military action.
"Another thing I want to assure you, that is my own feeling the pulse, and thorough discussions, CPG has absolutely no plans to send in the PLA ," Lam said. Any desire Lam might have to go on a shopping trip or get hair done is completely out of the question as she'd be surrounded by young protesters wearing their unofficial uniform of black t-shirts with surgical masks or gas masks.
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