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Lester Shum

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Age 30
Date of birth June 11,1993
Zodiac sign Gemini
Born New York
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Party Team Chu Hoi-dick of New Territories West
Education The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Previous positionMember of the Tsuen Wan District Council (2020–2021)
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Lester Shum Ngo-fai is a Hong Kong social activist and politician. He was a leader of the 2014 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong and served as deputy secretary-general of the Hong Kong Federation of Students from April 2014 to March 2015.

Carrie Lam: Hong Kong leader "never tendered resignation to Beijing'

Feb 16,2020 5:51 am

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has always come to deny offer after the audio leaked, said to her, you would if you could.

On Monday, a recording of a private meeting, where "

said on Tuesday that it had "never tendered any resignation," but did not deny the authenticity of the recording.

Hong Kong seen months of anti-government.

The protests were triggered by changes to a law that would allow extradition to Mainland China , but since extended to calls for an independent investigation into the Police Brutality and the call for more democracy

Ms Lam was introduced, which was now on the ice bill, the goal of much of the demonstrators' wrath.

What's in the leaked audio?

The audio, released by Reuters on Monday, was recorded at a private meeting of the executives that Ms Lam visited last week.

they heard the blame for the ignition of The Territory of the political crisis, saying it was unforgivable of her caused such a huge mess.

"If I have a choice, The First thing is to stop, after he says a deep apology, is a step down," The Voice on the tape.

she says she has to deal with little power to serve The City , to explain the current crisis, it has, Beijing, and Hong Kong .

"The political space for The Chief executive, which, unfortunately, has to serve two masters, the Constitution, the Central people's government and the people of Hong Kong is that the political room for maneuver is very, very, very limited," she says on the tape.

she also says in the recording that China is not a period in which it wants to solve The Crisis in Hong Kong , and the Chinese authorities would not send in troops to end the protests.

What was your reaction on Tuesday?

At a weekly press conference, Ms Lam was asked about the leaked audio leaked.

She Said it was "totally unacceptable" that their comments had been incorporated into the private and to the media.

"I've never been the resignation of the Central People's Government", The Chief executive, spelled out, told reporters. "I have not considered once, to discuss withdrawal with the Central government of the people's Republic. "

"The Choice to resign is My Own choice," She Said , and insisted to help, she wanted "to serve Hong Kong in a very difficult situation, and the people of Hong Kong ".

she also denied speculation that you or your government "had no role" in the leak, the following suggestions, it is orchestrated to, again, sympathy and restoration of The Public support it has lost in the last few weeks.

Mostly peaceful rallies have sometimes said, which escalated into violent clashes with the police

Ms Lam, your government was "very concerned" about the violence in The City , and that she felt "most of the people in Hong Kong want to see it".

In a press conference on Tuesday, China's top policy office in Hong Kong maintained its support for Ms Lam.

"We are firmly supported by, Carrie Lam ," said Yang Guang , a spokesman of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO), added that the issue of Hong Kong independence, "not for discussion".

HKMAO spokesman Yang Guang warned that China "watch will never stand by" in case the protests get out of control

come, in the Meantime, pro-democracy activists appealed to Taiwan, your campaign and provide protection for the demonstrators.

Speaking in Taipei, leading protester Joshua Wong urged Taiwan to allow demonstrators to seek Political Asylum on The Island , but said he would not seek asylum.

a Fellow student leader Lester Shum warned that China "would like to take on the case of Taiwan to it via Hong Kong ".

Beijing considers Taiwan a part of China and has proposed, it is subject to a "one country, two systems" structure similar to Hong Kong .

What is the latest on the protests?

Hong Kong is now in the 14 consecutive week of demonstrations.

On Tuesday, thousands of students are expected to boycott classes for a second day.

The boycott is organized by the Political Party Demosisto. The Party , said on Tuesday its Chairman, Ivan Lam was taken away "by the officials" after the arrival at Hong Kong airport.

"He will be arrested, the said with the incitement and participation in an unauthorized Assembly," Demosisto on his Twitter account.

demonstrations over the weekend saw some of the worst violence in the weeks between protesters and the police.

the protesters petrol bombs, fire-throwing fired and attacked The City 's Parliament Building , while police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons and fired live warning shots.

In another development, the Spanish fashion chain Zara, strong support for the protests is denied, after criticism in the Chinese state media for the closure of some of its Hong Kong stores during the Monday demonstrations.

In a statement on Tuesday, Zara their support for China's sovereignty over Hong Kong and said it was "always supported the" one country, two systems" policy.

China's Global Times newspaper had called for, "a solemn Declaration" by the dealer. Some reports said that, stores fought delayed opening for staff to get to because of the protests.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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