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Hong Kong's leader apologized profusely after huge protests over a controversial extradition bill, but won't withdraw it
2 monthes ago | By Business Insider
Hong Kong's chief executive apologized after protests against her plan to introduce a bill that would allow China to extradite people from the city.
"This incident has made me realize that I need to do better," Carrie Lam said at a Tuesday press conference.
But she refused to withdraw the bill or step down, effectively ignoring the calls of the roughly two million protesters who marched last Saturday.
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The chief executive of Hong Kong apologized profusely after unprecedented protests over a controversial extradition bill, but refused to withdraw it...
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Hong Kong's Leader Publicly Apologizes for Extradition Bill
2 monthes ago | By NY Times
Carrie Lam, the chief executive of Hong Kong, said that she was personally responsible for introducing legislation that set off huge protest marches.
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