Hong Kong unrest

Secretary of Security John Lee Ka-Chiu announces the withdrawal of the extradition bill, in Hong Kong, China October 23, 2019/ Reuters
Politics

Hong Kong legislature officially kills controversial extradition bill

The extradition bill would have allowed defendants charged with serious crimes to be sent for trial abroad, including to Communist Party-controlled courts in China

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam holds a news conference after her policy address for 2019, in Hong Kong, China, October 16, 2019/ Reuters
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China plans to replace Hong Kong leader Lam with 'interim' chief executive

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam (C) exits the Kowloon Mosque, or Kowloon Masjid and Islamic Centre, in Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong, China October 21, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong leader apologises for mosque water cannon incident

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam takes questions from lawmakers regarding her policy address, at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China October 17, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong's leader backs police use of force as protesters plan 'illegal' march

People march with a banner to protest against what they say is the abuse of pro-democracy protesters by Hong Kong police, near Chater Garden in Central district, Hong Kong, China October 18, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong braces for weekend of fresh anti-government protests

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam arrives to deliver her annual policy address, as lawmakers shout protests, at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, China, October 16, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong leader aborts policy speech as lawmakers disrupt session

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference in Hong Kong, China September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
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Hong Kong leader rules out concessions in face of escalating violence

A pro-China demonstrator is held back by riot police officers as pro-democracy supporters demonstrate at Causeway Bay district in Hong Kong, China, September 29, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong leader to leave town despite sending invites for National Day

Anti-government protesters attend a rally outside the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, China September 28, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong protesters to rally after another night of violence

Anti-government protesters attend a rally at Edinburgh Place to show solidarity with detained political activists held at San Uk Ling detention center in Hong Kong, China September 27, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong protesters set busy schedule ahead of China National Day

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference in Hong Kong, China September 24, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong leader to hold first community talks in bid to end crisis

Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference in Hong Kong, China September 24, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong leader says police under extreme pressure

Riot police stand guard behind a burning barricade as they disperse anti-government protesters after a march in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, China September 21, 2019/ Reuters
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Factbox: What's next for Hong Kong's protest movement