Also Read What are the protests in Hong Kong all about? United in oppositionOpposition to the Beijing-backed Bill united an unusually wide cross-section of Hong Kong. “The rights and freedoms enjoyed by Hong Kong residents are fully protected in accordance with the law. It said China continues to support the extradition Bill and “pays close attention” to public opposition to the legislation. The extradition Bill deliberations started in February and Ms. Lam had pushed to have it passed by July.

Source: The Hindu June 15, 2019 16:52 UTC