By Clare Jim and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -Solving Hong Kong s shortage of housing and increasing land supply will be key priorities for authorities under the new, patriots only political system imposed by Beijing, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday. Lam s remarks come after Reuters reported last week that Chinese officials have told Hong Kong s powerful tycoons in several private meetings this year that they should pour resources and influence into backing Beijing s interests and helping solve the city s housing shortage. On Sunday, Hong Kong held its first vote since China overhauled the former British colony s electoral system to ensure that only those loyal to Beijing run the city. The changes dramatically reduced the tycoons influence in the 1,500-strong committee that selects Hong Kong s China-backed chief executive, although groups close to their business interests retain a presence. Asked about the Reuters report at her weekly news conference, Lam told reporters
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