Hong Kong Bill Withdrawn – Burning Issues

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WHAT THE HONG KONG PROTESTORS WANT

The protesters have five core demands, and they want the government to address every single one. The demands are: the complete withdrawal of the extradition bill; establishment of an independent commission of inquiry into police conduct; retraction of the designation of “riot” to describe the protests; amnesty for arrested protesters, and full democracy.

CHINA CAVED IN

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced that the controversial extradition bill that sparked months of anti-government protests will be withdrawn.

OTHER DEMANDS?

But Lam refused to give ground on protesters’ four other demands, including greater democracy for the city and an independent commission into police conduct, saying all investigations would be carried out by the existing Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC).

WHAT HONG KONG ACTIVISTS SAY?

WHY DID CHINA GIVE UP?

US President’s pressure
Global pressure – including G-7 2019 Declaration

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