Hong Kong's Lam voices confidence

Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, said on Sunday she has "even greater confidence in Hong Kong" a year after taking office, thanks to strong support from the central government and joint efforts from different sectors.

She made the remark to about 2,000 guests, including representatives of the central government and the SAR government, foreign diplomats in Hong Kong and local dignitaries, at a reception celebrating the 21st anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland on Sunday morning after a flag-raising ceremony.

Lam attributed her confidence to the central government's strong support and President Xi Jinping's care for Hong Kong.