The United States Consulate in Hong Kong on Saturday welcomed a decision by Hong...
A man uses mobile phone to listen to a news conference of Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, as people gather to wait for a government announcement regarding the proposed extradition bill, near the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, China, June 15, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
HONG KONG - The United States Consulate in Hong Kong on Saturday welcomed a decision by Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to suspend a proposed law that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China for trial. The statement came after Lam said the government was backing down in a dramatic retreat after widespread anger over the bill sparked the biggest street protests in the city in three decades.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Latest: Hong Kong leader suspends unpopular bill for nowHONG KONG (AP) — The Latest on protests in Hong Kong against an extradition bill (all times local): 3:20 p.m. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has said she will suspend a proposed...
Read more »
Opinion | Hong Kong Makes Its StandOpinion: 'On Wednesday night the city was on edge against immediate violence, but a loss of liberty is the real fear.' JillianKayM writes from Hong Kong.
Read more »
Hong Kong protests continue for a second day as the government shuts its officesSmall-scale protests resumed in Hong Kong on Thursday but minus the scenes of chaos that rocked the global trade and finance center a day earlier, when police fired tear gas at anti-government protesters.
Read more »
Hong Kong Lawmakers Cancel Extradition-Law Debate for the WeekThe city’s legislature scrapped plans to debate a contentious extradition law through Friday, as opponents called for another mass demonstration to keep up pressure against a measure that would expose residents to Chinese law.
Read more »
Hong Kong in limbo as extradition protests crisis deepensHong Kong&39;s legislature suspended meetings Thursday as leaders considered their next steps following violent clashes between police and protesters opposed to a bill that would allow suspects to be tried in mainland Chinese courts. Critics say the measure, now on hold, would undermine the city&39
Read more »