'I apologise to the people of Hong Kong and pledge to adopt a most sincere and humble attitude.'
The chief executive issued the rare apology one day after she indefinitely delayed the extradition bill, which sparked one of the most violent protests in the city in decades.
Protesters formed a sea of black along roads, walkways and train stations across Hong Kong's financial centre to vent their frustration and anger at the bill and the government's handling of the resulting demonstrations. Protesters hold placards as they attend a demonstration demanding Hong Kong's leaders step down and withdraw the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China, on June 16 2019.Critics say the planned extradition law could threaten Hong Kong's rule of law and its international reputation as an Asian financial hub. Some Hong Kong tycoons have already started moving personal wealth offshore.
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