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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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.
Photos From the Hong Kong Extradition Protests
Demonstrations this week over a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China have produced some of the city’s biggest shows of dissent in years.
As Protesters Fill Hong Kong’s Streets, Businesses Are Alarmed, Too
A wave of concern has spread through a community of foreign consultants, investors and executives who have made the territory their home and regional headquarters.
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.
France to End Disposal of $900 Million in Unsold Goods Each Year
The government plans to outlaw the destruction of brand-new consumer products, a practice that companies use to stop goods from being stolen or sold at steep discounts.
Abortion Rights Groups See Northern Ireland’s Film Industry as Boycott Target
Abortion rights campaigners in Northern Ireland, a thriving film and TV production hub, are hoping to draw attention to their region’s stern laws.
Pope Francis Says Abortion, Even of a Sick Fetus, Is Like Hiring a ‘Hitman’
Conservatives have called Francis unacceptably weak on the issue. But his comments on Saturday, when he called abortion “inhuman eugenics,” were explicit.