https://www.npr.org/2019/09/04/757413730/hong-kong-government-withdraws-extradition-bill-a-key-demand-of-protesters
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Hong Kong's embattled chief executive, Carrie Lam, is officially withdrawing an extradition bill with China after more than three months of sometimes violent protest.
In a videotaped speech, Lam cited growing clashes between protesters and police and online harassment from both sides as an impetus for backing down regarding the bill.
"For many people, Hong Kong has become an unfamiliar place," Lam said. "We need a common basis to start such a dialogue."
Protests against the bill, which if passed would have seen suspected criminals sent to mainland China to...
