What Hong Kong’s backpedal on China extradition law means for Beijing

What Hong Kong’s backpedal on China extradition law means for Beijing

What Hong Kong’s backpedal on China extradition law means for Beijing

By / Politics / Tuesday, 18 June 2019 16:00

Hong Kong is in the middle of the most significant protests since a 2014 pro-democracy movement known as the Umbrella Revolution.

This weekend, protesters gained a substantial win when the city's chief executive suspended controversial legislation that would allow for the extradition of suspected criminals to mainland China. But, on Sunday, they said that wasn't enough. And two million filled the streets to demand the permanent withdrawal of the legislation and the resignation of Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

 

Read more at PBS News.

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