Thousands of demonstrators have stormed a key Hong Kong road near territory government headquarters to protest a proposed extradition bill that would allow the extradition of citizens facing charges to mainland China, Reuters reports.
Details: A fresh wave of protests erupted on Wednesday morning local time, as the legislation was going before the full legislature. Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam is backing the measure despite the large-scale pushback and concerns raised from the Trump administration.
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Protestors begin to occupy the main highways. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
Protestors occupy two main highways near the government headquarters in Hong Kong. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
Protestors occupy two main highways near the government headquarters. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters near the government headquarters. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images
Pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai shouts as protesters occupy outside Legislative Council in Hong Kong. Photo: Philip Fong/AFP/Getty Images
