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CE election 2017: Video

Chief executive candidates in their own words

Hong Kong's CE election pits three candidates with highly different personalities against each other. Here are five memorable quotes from the contenders that demonstrate their differing approaches to politics and governing.

March 25, 2017
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From highly charged debates to public transport misadventures, SCMP looks back at some of the crucial moments that reveal the personalities of the three chief executive candidates.01:53
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March 25, 2017
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March 24, 2017
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SCMP politics and education reporters Joyce Ng and Shirley Zhao speak with a class of Hong Kong primary school children about the coming chief executive election, what they think of the candidates,...05:46
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March 21, 2017
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The Beijing-backed contender for Hong Kong's top job launched her election manifesto on Monday, amid a protest staged by pro-democracy activists. (Photo: SCMP's Sam Tsang)01:16
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Carrie Lam presents her manifesto two days ahead of the deadline of handing in the nominations
February 28, 2017
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Retired judge submitted the signatures of "over 160" nominees on Monday afternoon, saying he is more determined than ever to fight against front-runner Carrie Lam's candidacy.01:15
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Upbeat ex-judge Woo Kwok-hing submits his nominations for CE
February 27, 2017
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Regina Ip is #FacebookLive with SCMP senior editor Yonden Lhatoo to discuss her campaign to become Hong Kong's next Chief Executive. What is her vision, and what qualities does she possess that the...14:50
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Regina Ip talks to SCMP about her leadership bid
February 26, 2017
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The election for Chief Executive of Hong Kong is a numbers game: learn how the head of Hong Kong's government is elected, who does the voting and how this year's election is just a bit different to...00:59
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February 17, 2017
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‘Long Hair’ Leung Kwok-hung enters chief executive race
February 8, 2017
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John Tsang Chun-wah, popular contender in Hong Kong’s leadership race, unveiled his election manifesto. ...01:58
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John Tsang pledges to revisit Article 23 in election manifesto
February 6, 2017
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Chief executive contender Carrie Lam started her campaign at the Convention and Exhibition Cent…01:24
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Carrie Lam kicks off election campaign
February 3, 2017
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The four contenders vying to become the city's next Chief Executive share their Lunar New Year messages to Hongkongers.  01:39
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Chief Executive contenders greet Hong Kong on Lunar New Year
January 27, 2017
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Vowing to bring hope to a city facing great uncertainty, Hong Kong’s former financial secretary John Tsang Chun-wah on Thursday ended months of speculation and officially declared his bid to join...01:26
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John Tsang announces bid for chief executive, vows to restore ‘hope’
January 19, 2017
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Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor has officially declared her bid for the chief executive, saying she wants to reignite the city’s “can-do spirit” and build greater consensus in policy-making.02:14
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Carrie Lam officially announces candidacy for chief executive
January 16, 2017
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Chief Secretary Carrie Lam has announced her resignation from the government, paving the way for an expected run for Hong Kong chief executive.01:20
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Hong Kong Chief Secretary Carrie Lam resigns
January 12, 2017
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Chief executive hopeful Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee answers questions in this #FacebookLive Q&A, hosted by SCMP senior editor Yonden Lhatoo.17:31
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Regina Ip takes questions on her leadership bid
December 17, 2016
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New People's Party chairperson Regina Ip announced her Chief Executive election campaign today with the slogan "Win Back Hong Kong" (Photo: SCMP's Edward Wong)01:10
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Regina Ip announces Chief Executive bid, vowing to "Win Back Hong Kong"
December 15, 2016
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Hong Kong's financial chief quit on Monday, in what was widely seen as a prelude to a leadership bid for the southern Chinese city's top job. (Photo: SCMP's Dickson Lee)01:00
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang resigns
December 13, 2016
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Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying will not seek a second term, citing "family reasons”. (Photo: AFP)01:13
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Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying will not seek a second term
December 9, 2016
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Financial chief John Tsang Chun-wah said he did not discuss the chief executive election with Beijing's top official in his meeting with the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office on Monday. 01:15
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John Tsang: chief executive election was not discussed in his meeting with Beijing's top official
November 29, 2016
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An emotional John Tsang held back tears as he faced supporters after losing the chief executive election to Carrie Lam. Meanwhile, Lam vowed to defend Hong Kong’s "core values". (Photo: SCMP's Sam...02:14
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John Tsang: I fought the good fight
March 26, 2017
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Carrie Lam has become Hong Kong's first female chief executive. The 1,194-member Election Committee voted for the city’s new leader at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on...01:02
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Carrie Lam is Hong Kong's next chief executive
March 26, 2017
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