HK leader suspends extradition measurehome/News/Top Stories/HK leader suspends extradition measureHONG KONG: Hong Kong’s embattled leader on Saturday suspended a hugely divisive bill that would allow extraditions to China, in a major climbdown after a week of unprecedented protests and political unrest. The decision is a rare concession from the city’s pro-Beijing leaders, who have successfully faced down demands from pro-democracy demonstrators in recent years. “Carrie Lam has lost all credibility amongst the Hong Kong people, she must step down,” pro-democracy lawmaker Claudia Mo told reporters. Under a deal signed with Britain, China allowed Hong Kong to keep key liberties denied to people on the mainland, like freedom of speech and independent courts, for 50 years. Hong Kong-based political analyst Willy Lam said there had been a growing unease among Beijing’s leaders as the unrest spiraled.

Source: Manila Times June 15, 2019 16:17 UTC