Chief executive candidate Carrie Lam’s claim that she “seldom or never” held off-the-record media briefings has been challenged by veteran journalists. Local media sometimes cite “sources”, who are often government officials unwilling to make public comments. The practice allows for deniability when the authorities wish to publicise information or spin the media. “Over the past … Continue reading Leadership hopeful Carrie Lam grilled over claim she ‘seldom’ held off-the-record press briefings