After weeks of broadening local and international pressure, debate in Hong Kong's parliament on the so-called Fugitive Offenders Ordinance amendment bill is due to start on Wednesday. With ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plunges into fresh crisis as more than 500,000 protest China extradition bill
Lam had yet to comment on the rally. The demonstration capped weeks of growing outrage in the business, diplomatic and legal communities, which fear corrosion of Hong Kong’s legal autonomy and the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Canadians march on Vancouver’s Chinese consulate to protest proposed extradition law
Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam, has pushed forward with the legislation despite widespread criticism from human rights and business groups, saying it’s needed to close legal loopholes. ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong plunged into political crisis after huge protest against extradition law
Foreign governments have also expressed concern, warning of the impact on Hong Kong's reputation as an international financial hub, and noting that foreigners wanted in China risk getting ensnared in ... ( read original story ...)
Political crisis builds in Hong Kong after huge protest against extradition law
Lam had yet to comment on the rally. The demonstration capped weeks of growing outrage in the business, diplomatic and legal communities, which fear corrosion of Hong Kong's legal autonomy and the ... ( read original story ...)
‘We have the voice:’ Hong Kong protesters blast China extradition plan
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Huge Hong Kong protest against China extradition law
‘This bill will not just affect Hong Kong's reputation as an international finance centre, but also our judicial system,’ a student said. Hong Kong: Huge protest crowds thronged Hong Kong on Sunday as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protesters demonstrate against extradition bill
"This is the end game for Hong Kong, it is a matter of life or death. That's why I come," Rocky Chang, a 59-year-old professor, told Reuters news agency. "This is an evil law." "The people's voices ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds of thousands march in Hong Kong to protest China extradition bill
The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief justice after his signature appeared on a public petition against the bill. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Factbox: What Hong Kong people are saying about controversial China extradition bill
(Reuters) - At least half a million people in Hong Kong are expected to brave sweltering heat on Sunday to press the government to scrap a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests against extradition law spill into Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Anger in Hong Kong over a move to allow extraditions to mainland China spilled over into Sydney on Sunday, with migrants gathering for a protest and urging the Australian government ... ( read original story ...)
Mass protests in Hong Kong over extradition laws which could let China target political opponents
They believe the amendments spell the beginning of the end for Hong Kong. "If they pass this, Hong Kong will die," 17-year-old Kenny told SBS News. "We need to fight for our future so that doesn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands begin gathering in Hong Kong for huge rally against extradition laws
The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief justice after his signature appeared on a public petition against the bill. Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong sees new umbrella protest over China extradition bill
and noting that foreigners wanted in China risk getting ensnared in Hong Kong. The concerns were highlighted on Saturday with news that a local high court judge had been reprimanded by the chief ... ( read original story ...)