Lam, Hong Kong's first woman leader, took office promising to heal divisions and tackle livelihood issues, especially a housing crisis, but her tenure was dominated by massive democracy protests and Beijing's subsequent crackdown, as well as a zero Covid policy
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's first woman leader's term was dominated by massive democracy protests and Beijing's subsequent crackdown, as well as a zero-Covid pandemic strategy that kept the city isolated while rivals reopened. (Credits: Daniel SUEN / AFP)