Extradition Bill Suspended
Suspends the extradition bill after mass protests.
Role range: 2017-2022
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Carrie Lam Biography and Timeline
Follow Carrie Lam through 53 dated historical records for Hong Kong.
Carrie Lam, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2019–2021Years on this page
2019
IPCC Study Welcomed
Lam welcomes the Independent Police Complaints Council's decision to conduct a proactive study of major public-order events arising from the unrest.
Role range: 2017-2022
Policy Address Consultation Launched
The Government launches consultation for the 2019 Policy Address while Hong Kong remains affected by continuing political unrest and public demonstrations.
Role range: 2017-2022
Extradition Bill Withdrawn
Announces the withdrawal of the extradition bill.
Role range: 2017-2022
Independent Police Complaints Council Appointments
Lam's administration appoints additional members to the Independent Police Complaints Council as scrutiny of policing during the protests intensifies.
Role range: 2017-2022
Community Dialogue Arrangements Announced
The Government announces arrangements for its first community dialogue session as part of an effort to engage directly with residents during the crisis.
Role range: 2017-2022
First Community Dialogue Session
Lam attends the first community dialogue session and hears questions and criticism from members of the public about governance and the continuing unrest.
Role range: 2017-2022
Anti-Mask Regulation Introduced
Lam invokes emergency powers to introduce a regulation banning face coverings at specified public assemblies, citing escalating violence and threats to public order.
Role range: 2017-2022
Policy Address 2019
Lam delivers the 2019 Policy Address by video and outlines measures on housing, livelihoods, economic support and restoring social stability.
Role range: 2017-2022
District Council Election Response
Lam acknowledges the record turnout in the District Council election and says the Government will reflect on the views expressed by voters.
Role range: 2017-2022
Independent Review Proposal
Lam says the Government intends to examine the deeper social, economic and political causes behind the prolonged unrest through an independent review process.
Role range: 2017-2022
2020
COVID-19 Emergency Response Activated
Lam raises Hong Kong's disease response level to Emergency and chairs a high-level command structure to coordinate measures against the novel coronavirus.
Role range: 2017-2022
Hubei Entry Restrictions
The Government restricts entry by non-residents from Hubei and people recently present there in an effort to reduce imported coronavirus infections.
Role range: 2017-2022
Cross-Boundary Travel Reduced
Lam announces major reductions in cross-boundary passenger services and temporary closure of several control points to limit movement during the coronavirus outbreak.
Role range: 2017-2022
First Anti-Epidemic Fund Approved
Legislative Council funding establishes a thirty-billion-dollar Anti-epidemic Fund to strengthen disease control and provide relief to affected businesses and residents.
Role range: 2017-2022
Budget Relief Package
The Government presents a large relief package in the 2020-21 Budget to support households and businesses facing severe economic disruption from COVID-19.
Role range: 2017-2022
Overseas Arrival Quarantine Announced
The Government announces compulsory quarantine for people arriving from overseas countries and territories as imported COVID-19 cases increase sharply.
Role range: 2017-2022
Overseas Non-Resident Entry Ban Announced
Lam announces that non-Hong Kong residents arriving by air from overseas will be denied entry as part of stronger measures against imported infections.
Role range: 2017-2022
Second Anti-Epidemic Fund Package Announced
Lam announces a second large package of wage subsidies, business assistance and household support to counter the economic effects of the pandemic.
Role range: 2017-2022
Second Anti-Epidemic Fund Approved
Legislative Council funding approval allows the Government to implement the second round of Anti-epidemic Fund measures and the Employment Support Scheme.
Role range: 2017-2022
NPC National Security Decision Welcomed
Lam welcomes the National People's Congress decision to establish a legal and enforcement framework for safeguarding national security in Hong Kong.
Role range: 2017-2022
National Anthem Ordinance Signed
Lam signs the National Anthem Ordinance after its passage by the Legislative Council, bringing the legislation into force through formal promulgation.
Role range: 2017-2022
National Security Law
The national security law takes effect in Hong Kong.
Role range: 2017-2022
National Security Committee Established
The Government establishes the Committee for Safeguarding National Security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the new security framework.
Role range: 2017-2022
First National Security Committee Meeting
The Committee for Safeguarding National Security holds its first meeting to begin coordinating policy and implementation responsibilities under the new legal framework.
Role range: 2017-2022
Legislative Council Election Postponed
Lam's government postpones the Legislative Council general election for one year, citing the severe local COVID-19 epidemic and public-health risks.
Role range: 2017-2022
Universal Community Testing Announced
The Government announces a territory-wide voluntary testing programme intended to identify asymptomatic COVID-19 infections and interrupt community transmission chains.
Role range: 2017-2022
Universal Community Testing Launched
Hong Kong launches free universal community testing at centres across the territory, with Lam inspecting operations on the programme's first day.
Role range: 2017-2022
Third Anti-Epidemic Fund Announced
The Government announces a third round of Anti-epidemic Fund measures to support sectors and residents affected by continuing pandemic restrictions.
Role range: 2017-2022
Legislators Disqualified under NPCSC Decision
The Government announces the immediate disqualification of four Legislative Council members following a decision by the National People's Congress Standing Committee.
Role range: 2017-2022
Policy Address 2020
Lam presents the 2020 Policy Address with proposals on economic recovery, integration with national development, housing and governance after a turbulent year.
Role range: 2017-2022
Fourth Anti-Epidemic Fund Approved
Legislative Council funding approval enables the Government to implement a fourth round of targeted Anti-epidemic Fund relief for sectors hit by restrictions.
Role range: 2017-2022
2021
Jordan Restriction-Testing Declaration
The Government imposes a restriction-testing declaration in part of Jordan, requiring residents in the designated area to remain inside and undergo compulsory testing.
Role range: 2017-2022
Vaccination Programme Arrangements Announced
The Government announces detailed arrangements for priority groups to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccinations through community centres, clinics and participating doctors.
Role range: 2017-2022
COVID-19 Vaccination Programme Launched
Hong Kong formally launches its public COVID-19 vaccination programme, initially offering doses to priority groups through designated centres and clinics.
Role range: 2017-2022
NPC Electoral Reform Decision Welcomed
Lam welcomes the National People's Congress decision to change Hong Kong's electoral system and implement the principle of patriots administering Hong Kong.
Role range: 2017-2022
Basic Law Electoral Annexes Amended
Lam welcomes amendments to Annexes I and II of the Basic Law that substantially restructure the Chief Executive and Legislative Council election systems.
Role range: 2017-2022
Electoral Reform Bill Gazetted
The Government gazettes legislation to implement the revised electoral arrangements mandated by the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee.
Role range: 2017-2022
New Direction in Pandemic Strategy
Lam announces a revised pandemic strategy linking gradual reopening and restoration of normal activity with vaccination progress and continued infection controls.
Role range: 2017-2022
Public Offices Oath Ordinance Signed
Lam signs legislation extending and clarifying oath-taking and allegiance requirements for public officers, including District Council members.
Role range: 2017-2022
Records, sources and methodology
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