A Regular Person
Preparing to run for chief executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam gave up her high government job — and her government housing to live as a private citizen. Then she needed toilet paper. She tried a convenience store. No luck. So she went to her former residence and got some from the government. Then, ensuring that she’d be widely ridiculed, she told the press. “A lot has happened in my life in the last few days,” she said on the record. “I have to keep adapting to the changes, and to keep learning.” (AC/BBC) ...Sounds like she might have a lot of time out of government to learn.Original Publication Date: 05 February 2017
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 23.
This story is in True’s book collections, in Volume 23.
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