Hong Kong called off debate about a proposed extradition bill that would allow the extradition of citizens facing charges to mainland China as fresh protests erupted on Wednesday morning local time, AP reports.
Details: Thousands of demonstrators stormed a key Hong Kong road near government offices as the bill was being prepared to go before the full legislature, per Reuters. Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam has backed the measure despite the large-scale pushback and concerns raised from the Trump administration.
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Police officers stand guard near the government headquarters. Photo: Anthony Kwan/Getty Images
Protesters block roads outside the government headquarters. Photo: Dale De La Rey/AFP/Getty Images
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
