Quote of the Day: John Lee as Conductor

Lee announced he was throwing his hat into the ring today

Former chief secretary John Lee Ka-chiu is positioning himself as the conductor of a symphony in his bid to be Hong Kong's next chief executive.

Speaking to reporters today, he launched his campaign with the slogan, "Starting a New Chapter for Hong Kong Together", and said his decision to run was because of his loyalty to the country, love for Hong Kong and his sense of duty to Hong Kong people.

Sounds very familiar to Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor's decision to run in 2017. At that time in her manifesto she wrote: "I decided to contest the Chief Executive election because I love this city and I care for the well-being of our 7 million population who live here. I am willing and ready to lead the politically appointed officials and our 170,000 civil service."

Lee likens being a conductor of an orchestra

Lee hopes to build a Hong Kong that is energetic, happy, open, united and peaceful.

"This new chapter will be a new symphony. Being the conductor, each member will be able to leverage his or her strengths to create the synergy effect... Together, we will play a more splendid new piece for Hong Kong," he said.

Never knew Lee was such a classical music lover. 

While he is conjuring the image of everyone working together to channel their energy and efforts to create a rejuvenated city, a conductor does use a baton... which a police officer uses too...