A top adviser to Hong Kong’s leader said it would be impossible to rush through an extradition bill in the wake of clashes between the police and protesters.
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Hong Kong Protests Raise Stakes for Xi’s Hard-Line Agenda
The battle in Hong Kong over a bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China reflects the risks of Mr. Xi’s domineering approach to rule.
Hong Kong Police Face Criticism Over Force Used at Protests
Videos of the protests in which officers appear to be using excessive force circulated widely across social media, drawing condemnation from activists and opposition lawmakers.
In Battle for Hong Kong, the Field Has Tilted Toward Beijing
Unlike China’s retreat after big protests in 2003, this time it is not likely to back down.
Extradition Protesters in Hong Kong Face Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
The demonstrators were mostly peaceful, but some hurled bricks and bottles as they charged officers guarding the Legislative Council.
Hong Kong Residents Block Roads to Protest Extradition Bill
The police used water cannons and pepper spray against huge crowds gathered near government offices as lawmakers prepared to debate the bill.
Hong Kong Braces for More Extradition Protests
Residents have planned protests, strikes and a transportation slowdown for Wednesday, when lawmakers are set to debate the bill.
Hong Kong Leader, Carrie Lam, Says She Won’t Back Down on Extradition Bill
Hong Kong’s chief executive said the government was pursuing a law that would allow extraditions to mainland China “out of our clear conscience.”
Hong Kong March: Vast Protest of Extradition Bill Shows Fear of Eroding Freedoms
The demonstration was one of the largest in the territory’s history and showed deep worries about ever-tightening Chinese rule.