Exclusive: 'If I have a choice, the first thing is to quit' – HK leader Carrie Lam – transcript


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  • Tuesday, 03 Sep 2019

Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam holds a news conference in Hong Kong China September 3 2019. REUTERSKai Pfaffenbach

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam holds a news conference in Hong Kong, China, September 3, 2019. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

HONG KONG (Reuters) - This is a transcript of a talk given last week by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam to a group of business people in the city. The transcript is taken from an audio recording of Lam's remarks that was obtained by Reuters.

People who attended the talk say she spoke for about a half hour. The recording, which runs 24 minutes, captures the bulk of the event. Reuters has redacted the transcript in a few spots to remove the names of individuals mentioned by Lam, as well as details related to the meeting. The transcript does not include a short question and answer session after her talk.

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