HONG KONG : Opposition groups called for another major demonstration after the pro-Beijing government yesterday did not respond to their demands. Millions have marched this month to oppose a proposed law that would have allowed extraditions to the Chinese mainland, but the...
HONG KONG : Opposition groups called for another major demonstration after the pro-Beijing government yesterday did not respond to their demands.
Under-fire chief Carrie Lam has apologised and suspended the controversial bill, but that has failed to quell the opposition, with protesters demanding she step down and completely withdraw the legislation.
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