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China tells U.S. to remove ‘black hands’ from Hong Kong
FILE PHOTO: Anti-extradition demonstrators run from tear gas after a march of to call for democratic reforms, in Hong Kong, China July 21, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo BEIJING (Reuters) – China accused U.S. officials on Tuesday of being behind violent protests in Hong Kong and advised them to remove their “black hands” from the territory. …
Hong Kong: families are feuding as China extradition bill exposes generational fall in living standards
“You’re criticizing my friends, saying we’re all radicals, saying we’re criminal triads,” he says, voice raised, as an older relative gestures for him to sit down. “You dare to call us triads?” It’s an inter-generational spat that has played out in many families across Hong Kong over the past month, as violence and unrest rocked …
Hong Kong leader: China extradition bill ‘is dead’
The bill was suspended on June 18. “On the 18th of June, I expressed my sincere apology,” she said. “The cause of these grievances are caused by the government. There are still lingering doubts about whether the government will restart the bill. There is no such plan. The bill is dead.” While her language Tuesday …
Live: Hong Kong protesters clash with police over China extradition bill
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, announces that she will delay the controversial extradition bill in Hong Kong on June 15, 2019. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images The story of Hong Kong’s controversial extradition bill — and the subsequent protests — all began with a gruesome murder. Here’s how the tale unfolded: A murder on vacation: In …
Hong Kong’s Leader Publicly Apologizes for Extradition Bill
HONG KONG — Backpedaling under mounting pressure, Hong Kong’s top leader publicly apologized on Tuesday for having proposed contentious legislation that would allow extraditions to mainland China. “I would like to tender my sincere apologies to the citizens of Hong Kong,” the leader, Carrie Lam, said at a news conference at government headquarters. “I have …
Hong Kong’s leader apologizes after extradition bill fuels massive protests
The embattled leader of Hong Kong apologized over the handling of a controversial extradition bill after hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Sunday as outrage over the legislation continues to boil over. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam apologized to the people with “utmost sincerity and humility” after massive crowds jammed the …
Hong Kong suspends extradition bill after huge protests
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Saturday announced the government would suspend debate on a controversial extradition bill that had prompted massive protests in the former British colony. “We decided that it was important to return society to peace,” Lam told reporters, referring to the huge demonstrations. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive …
BREAKING: ‘Deep sorrow and regret’ – Hong Kong suspends controversial extradition bill after months of protest and criticism
Hong Kong’s government has suspended a controversial extradition law bill until further notice after months of protest and criticism. At a 3pm press conference, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said pro-Beijing lawmakers had urged the government to delay the bill, and said Taiwan had made it clear it would not receive the murder suspect whose …
Hong Kong’s Leader, Yielding to Protests, Suspends Extradition Bill
HONG KONG — Backing down after days of huge street protests, Hong Kong’s chief executive, Carrie Lam, said on Saturday that she would indefinitely suspend a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China. It was a remarkable reversal for Mrs. Lam, the leader installed by Beijing in 2017, who had vowed to ensure the …
Hong Kong leader expected to delay extradition bill ahead of more mass protests | World news
Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam is expected to announce a halt in efforts to pass a controversial new extradition law, after a week of mass protests and street violence put heavy pressure on the city’s leaders. Lam is holding a press conference at 3pm on Saturday to reveal her plans, after meeting with top Chinese …
