‘We do not want unpatriotic people in our political system,’ says Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor Lam has emphasised that the government wants “no unpatriotic people” in the city’s political system. During a March 8, 2021, interview with Chinese state broadcaster CGTN and CCTV, the chief executive also discussed her definition of what being a “patriot” means. Lam spoke after Beijing spelled out its electoral reform plan for the city at China’s largest annual political meetings. The central government’s move regarding Hong Kong has raised concerns in the city and internationally about whether the changes will leave opposition figures at the mercy of the pro-establishment camp.