China denies it is planning on replacing HK CEO Carrie Lam

The Financial Times reported earlier this week that the Chinese government had made plans to replace Hong Kong chief Carrie Lam

• As Asian markets get active the news HK's CEO may be replaced is attracting interest

Justin had the denial posted later:

• China shoots down report of plans to replace HK chief executive Carrie Lam

Further "no we ain't" from the South China Morning Post now:

• Beijing has denied that it is planning to replace Carrie Lam
• calling the Financial Times report a "political rumour with ulterior motives"