World Jul 09 Hong Kong leader declares extradition bill ‘dead’ but protestors are not satisfied Protesters are persisting in their demands for the bill to be formally withdrawn and an investigation opened into heavy-handed tactics used by police against demonstrators.
World Jun 21 China’s Xi pushes economic reform at North Korea summit Xi Jinping noted that under leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea had "initiated a new strategic line of economic development and improving people's livelihoods."…
World Jun 18 Hong Kong’s protest movement doesn’t have a leader That adds to its appeal for supporters disaffected from the moneyed elites who run the former British colony, organizers say.
World Jun 17 Protestors demand Hong Kong leader resign over extradition bill The activists have rejected apologies from Chief Executive Carrie Lam for her handling of the legislation, which would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial.
World Jun 16 Massive protests draw apology from Hong Kong leadership Chief Executive Carrie Lam suspended her effort to force the passing of an extradition bill, which would allow some suspects to be sent for trial in mainland China. But the move did not appease Hong Kong residents, who gathered well…
World Jun 15 Hong Kong leader delays unpopular bill; activists want more Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam sought to quell public anger Saturday by shelving an unpopular extradition bill that has highlighted apprehension about relations with mainland China, but opponents of the measure said it was not enough.
World Jun 14 Calls mount for compromise over Hong Kong extradition bill Some members of Hong Kong's Cabinet said the government's chief executive should rethink plans to rush the bills' passage.
World Jun 12 Hong Kong police fire tear gas at extradition bill protesters Protesters had massed outside government headquarters in opposition to a proposed extradition bill that has become a lightning rod for concerns over greater Chinese control and erosion of civil liberties in the territory.
World Jun 10 Hong Kong pushes ahead with bill allowing extradition to mainland China The extradition law amendments would allow Hong Kong to send people to mainland China to face charges, spurring criticism that defendants won't have the same rights as they would in Hong Kong.
World Jun 09 Massive extradition law protest fills Hong Kong streets Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Hong Kong on Sunday to voice their opposition to government-sponsored legislation that would allow people to be extradited to mainland China to face charges.