She initiated the extradition bill, presumably with approval from Beijing, in response to a high-profile murder case that she thought would make it pass easily.

She initiated the extradition bill, presumably with approval from Beijing, in response to a high-profile murder case that she thought would make it pass easily. I don't see how the comments you quote here contradict that. Also, I would take what Carrie Lam says here (and anywhere) with a grain of salt.