Hong Kong leader refuses to give ground despite poll setback.
The Associated PressA search of the Hong Kong Polytechnic campus Tuesday found just one woman, in weak condition, and a senior university official said it’s unlikely anyone else remains.
“Let me just stress that after these five-six months, Hong Kong people have realized very clearly that Hong Kong could no longer tolerate this chaotic situation,” Lam told reporters after a weekly meeting with advisers. “Please help us to maintain the relative calm and peace that we have seen in the last week or so and provide a good basis for Hong Kong to move forward.”
The Cross-Harbour Tunnel will reopen Wednesday morning, earlier than expected, a senior city official announced. Lam said that when she withdrew an extradition bill in September that had sparked the protests, she also gave a detailed response to the protesters’ other demands, including free elections for the city’s leader and legislature and a probe into accusations of police brutality.
Some pro-establishment figures have pointed fingers at Lam for their loss, while the pro-democracy camp has asked her to step down. Beijing is treading cautiously partly to avoid jeopardizing trade talks with the United States. It also faces pressure from planned U.S. legislation that could derail Hong Kong’s special trade status and sanction Hong Kong and China officials found to violate human rights.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Record turnout for Hong Kong council elections amid calls for full democracyA record number of Hong Kong voters turned out for district council elections viewed as a barometer of support for city leader Carrie Lam, who has grappled with nearly six months of often violent protests
Leer más »
Analysis: Hong Kong election shows desire for changeHONG KONG (AP) — The people of Hong Kong have said in no uncertain terms that they want change. The question is whether they will get it — or a return to the violent protests that have plagued the...
Leer más »
Exclusive: China sets up Hong Kong crisis center in mainland, considers replacing chief liaisonEXCLUSIVE: A villa located just across Hong Kong’s border with the mainland is serving as a crisis command center for top Chinese officials managing Beijing’s response to protests in the restive city by QiZHAI jamespomfret DavidKirton_
Leer más »