In the press conference this afternoon, Lee said the next five years would be like a new symphony, and he would be the conductor of the orchestra, coordinating each member playing their advantage to the utmost.

In the Q&A session, Lee encouraged any citizens eligible to stand in the election to join the race for they could exchange thoughts on the city’s future publicly. He also said only God knows everything when responding to citizens’ doubts that he is not familiar with many policies.

“This decision [to stand in the election] is made out of my loyalty to my country, my love for Hong Kong, and my sense of duty to Hong Kong people,” Lee said in his opening speech.

“If successfully elected, I intend to focus mainly on three policy areas,” he continued.

“One, to resolve issues based on a result-oriented approach … Our ultimate object must be to ensure results. Two, to increase Hong Kong’s overall competitiveness. Hong Kong must maintain its characters of being an international metropolis … Three, to consolidate a firm foundation for Hong Kong’s development. This foundation will provide a safe and stable environment for the whole of Hong Kong,” he went on.

Lee said the next five years are the key for Hong Kong to go from stability to prosperity, and he is willing to take on this “historical mission.” He added he would advance forward alongside citizens and expect a united and energetic society.

When asked about rumors that he had been “appointed” by Beijing, Lee said he has been contacting different bodies of the Central Government as a principal official of the SAR government with Hong Kong’s interest in mind.

Yet, he didn’t spell out whether he ever contacted Beijing regarding his election bid.

When reporters challenged Lee doesn’t have a strong social network in the business sector, he answered that this can ensure that government handle all matters fairly and equally. He stressed he is unencumbered, and the interest of Hong Kong is his first priority, not to benefit a certain sector of the city.

Lee said he experienced the public’s difficulties, for he grew up in grassroots and lived in public rental housing. He added if elected, he would actively walk into local communities to listen to public opinions.

He expressed positive thoughts on the development of the Northern Metropolis and underlined that “good things” would be kept under his administration.