Hong Kong's chief executive 'would have quit' given the chance

Hong Kong's embattled chief executive Carrie Lam has admitted she would have quit her job over the continuing protests if she had been given the opportunity.

Source: AAP

Hong Kong has been convulsed by sometimes violent protests and mass demonstrations since June, in response to a proposed law by Ms Lam's administration that would allow people suspected of crimes on the mainland to be extradited to face trial in Chinese courts.