In a major victory for Hong Kong protesters, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has suspended a controversial extradition bill that provoked unrest and mass demonstrations
Hong Kong Hong Kong will suspend a controversial China extradition bill, its leader said Saturday, in an apparent bid to quell further unrest and mass demonstrations throughout the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
Speaking after consultations with lawmakers, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said passage of the bill would be suspended and a second reading due to take place this month canceled. There is no timeline for discussions around the bill to resume, Lam said, and she indicated it likely will not pass this year. "We have made many attempts to narrow differences and eliminate doubts," Lam said."In the last week, tens of thousands of people took part in protests and gatherings.
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