A day after angry protesters stormed and vandalized Hong Kong's legislature amid anger over a proposed extradition bill, the exterior of the building appeared calm on Tuesday.
's legislature amid anger over a proposed extradition bill, the exterior of the building appeared calm on Tuesday.on July 1, 1997.
Hong Kong police used tear gas, pepper spray and batons to disperse the crowds, riling the protesters further. Every year since the handover in 1997, hundreds and thousands of people would march the streets to demand democracy and autonomy — but Monday's numbers were estimated to have been about ten times more than last year's.
"So far, the chief executive, other than a half-hearted apology has not receded to any of the demands," Chan told CNBC on Tuesday. "Particularly, the complete withdrawal of the extradition billChan said the priority right now for Lam, Hong Kong's top official, should be the complete withdrawal of the extradition bill.
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