Mr. Wong, a leader of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, had planned to run for a district council position amid widespread public anger with the government.
Author: Austin Ramzy and Elaine Yu
Hong Kong’s Leader, Carrie Lam, to Withdraw Extradition Bill That Ignited Protests
The move eliminates a major objection among protesters, but it was unclear if it would be enough to bring an end to intensifying demonstrations.