Protests continue in Hong Kong as leader refuses to resign

Ancora proteste di piazza ad Hong Kong

Ancora proteste di piazza ad Hong Kong Source: AAP

Journalist Gabriele Battaglia reports.


Demonstrators in Hong Kong have gathered outside the office of CEO Carrie Lam, demanding that she step down for the crisis over a highly unpopular extradition bill that has tested the durability of China's promises to respect the former British colony's semi-autonomy. The mostly young protesters blocked a street near the city's waterfront on Monday as they stood outside the city leader's office chanting calls for her to cancel the proposed legislation.

 


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