The extradition plan was tabled Saturday, and Chief Executive Carrie Lam issued an apology Sunday admitting 'deficiencies' in government process.
Hong Kong has been engulfed in protests the past week over a proposed law that would allow extradition of residents to mainland China. The bill prompted widespread anger and stoked fears that the new rules could be exploited to quash dissidents and political dissent. Demonstrations have at times blanketed the Asian financial center in a"sea of black," and protesters are calling for government leaders to resign.
Hong Kong has been engulfed in protests the past week over a proposed law that would allow extradition of residents to mainland China. The bill prompted widespread anger and stoked fears that the new rules could be exploited to quash dissidents and political dissent. Demonstrations have at times blanketed the Asian financial center in a"sea of black," and protesters are calling for government leaders to resign.
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