Pressure builds on Hong Kong leader Lam after mass protest

Hong Kong's political crisis enters its second week on Monday as uncertaint...

HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s political crisis enters its second week on Monday as uncertainty mounts over the fate of government leader Carrie Lam and an extradition bill she postponed at the weekend.

Organizers said almost 2 million protesters turned out on Sunday to demand that Lam step down in what is becoming the most significant challenge to China’s relationship with the territory since it was handed back by Britain 22 years ago. While Lam delayed the bill, it has yet to be completely shelved despite broad local and international concern.

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