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The proposal stoked widespread fears residents would be put at risk of being sent into mainland Chinas Communist Party-controlled judicial system, and Lam was forced to drop the bill in the face of fierce opposition. (Photo: AP)

After months of protests, Hong Kong govt formally withdraws...

The security chief on Wednesday announced the bill's withdrawal in the city's legislature.

23 Oct 2019 6:42 AM GMT

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

China plans to replace Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam: report

The pro-Beijing leader has faced sustained criticism from protesters in the semi-autonomous city.

23 Oct 2019 5:30 AM GMT

Pro-democracy lawmakers were dragged out of Hong Kongs legislature by security guards on Thursday after they heckled the citys pro-Beijing leader for a second day running, the latest outburst of political rancour in the strife-torn city. (Photo: screengrab/ AFP video)

Hong Kong lawmakers dragged from chamber as leader heckled for second...

But chaos erupted once more as her political opponents chanted slogans and were dragged one by one from the chamber.

17 Oct 2019 7:57 AM GMT

Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier on Thursday (local time) said that the decision to withdraw the extradition bill was taken by the Hong Kong government and not Beijing, South China Morning Post reported. (Photo: File)

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam slams US Senator for police state' remark

Earlier, fellow Republican senator Ted Cruz had accused the Chinese government of trying to impose 'dictatorship' on...

15 Oct 2019 7:21 AM GMT

The sewer was very smelly, with many cockroaches, many snakes. Every step was very, very painful, said Bowie, 21, a student at Hong Kong University who was forced to turn back. (Photo: Twitter | Screengrab)

Hong Kong students' escape through 'smelly' sewer filled with snakes...

The university on Kowloon peninsula is the last of 5 that protesters had occupied to use as bases from which to disrupt...

21 Nov 2019 9:02 AM GMT

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

No lessons learnt: China mishandles HK dissent

Hong Kong citizens believe that their chief executive's obduracy reflects the views of her mentors in Beijing.

26 Jun 2019 8:42 PM GMT

Various protests have been launched in Hong Kong by the general public and legal communities. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong's 'leaderless' protesters mull next move

'Bottom line is that people are trying to figure things out as they go," said one of the protesters camped outside Hong...

19 Jun 2019 8:42 AM GMT

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

Hong Kong leader Lam says China extradition bill 'dead'

'I come to the conclusion that there are some fundamental and deep-seated problems in Hong Kong society,' Lam said.

9 July 2019 7:47 AM GMT

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

Hong Kong leader Lam says China extradition bill 'dead'

'I come to the conclusion that there are some fundamental and deep-seated problems in Hong Kong society,' Lam said.

9 July 2019 7:46 AM GMT

Carrie Lam (Photo: PTI)

Violent protests pushed Hong Kong to dangerous situation: Carrie Lam

Demonstrators have put forth five demands, including calls for greater democracy in the region.

5 Aug 2019 9:01 AM GMT

Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier on Thursday (local time) said that the decision to withdraw the extradition bill was taken by the Hong Kong government and not Beijing, South China Morning Post reported. (Photo: File)

20,000 apply for chance to 'vent anger' at Hong Kong leader

Police have repeatedly denied using excessive force and Lam insisted they had exercised restraint.

24 Sep 2019 8:35 AM GMT

Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier on Thursday (local time) said that the decision to withdraw the extradition bill was taken by the Hong Kong government and not Beijing, South China Morning Post reported. (Photo: File)

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam renews appeal for dialogue with protesters

Beijing has slammed the protests as effort by criminals to split the territory from China, backed by what it said were...

10 Sep 2019 7:01 AM GMT