Hong Kong's leader is expected to make an announcement on the future of a controversial China extradition bill, in an apparent bid to quell further unrest and mass demonstrations
Hong Kong Hong Kong's leader is expected to make an announcement Saturday on the future of a controversial China extradition bill, in an apparent bid to quell further unrest and mass demonstrations throughout the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam will give a statement at 3 p.m. Hong Kong time, the government said. Pro-democracy lawmaker Alvin Yeung told CNN that Lam is expected to use the phrase"postpone" with regard to the bill. The pro-democracy camp, of which Yeung is a member, understands there currently is no timetable in place for the resumption of talks on the bill.A senior pro-Beijing lawmaker confirmed to CNN that Lam would announce a delay of the bill, but said it was not being shelved.
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