Carrie Lam, the chief executive of Hong Kong, said that she was personally responsible for introducing legislation that set off huge protest marches.
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For Hong Kong’s Youth, Protests Are ‘a Matter of Life and Death’
Young people are at the forefront of protests that have thrown the city into a political crisis. As they see it, they are battling for their future.
Hong Kong Protesters Return to the Streets, Rejecting Leader’s Apology
Protesters dismissed the apology by Carrie Lam as insincere and called for her resignation among a growing list of demands.
Huge Turnout by Protesters Keeps Heat on Hong Kong’s Leader
A protest attended by a surprisingly large number of people culminated with demonstrators converging on the streets and grounds of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council.
Photos From the Hong Kong Extradition Protests
Opponents of a government plan to allow extraditions to mainland China were undeterred by the suspension of the legislation, protesting by the hundreds of thousands for the second consecutive weekend.
How Hong Kong’s Leader Made the Biggest Political Retreat by China Under Xi
Limited consultation within the Hong Kong government, and none with the public, led to an unexpected setback for local authorities and China’s government.
How Hong Kong’s Leader Makes the Biggest Political Retreat by China Under Xi
Limited consultation within the Hong Kong government, and none with the public, led to an unexpected setback for local authorities and China’s government.
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s Leader, Retreats, but Her Critics Want More
The extradition bill has been suspended, but calls for new protests foreshadow more upheaval in Hong Kong and signal that Mrs. Lam’s troubles are not over.
Carrie Lam: A ‘Good Fighter’ in the Crisis Over the Hong Kong Extradition Bill
Hong Kong’s chief executive is known for being a workaholic and for practically never backing down in a fight.
Julian Assange’s U.S. Extradition Hearing Is Set for February
A British judge on Friday set a 2020 date for a hearing to determine if the WikiLeaks founder would be sent to the United States to face numerous charges.