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'I am not betraying Hong Kong" - Carrie Lam

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Hong Kong riot police prepare to deploy tear gas against protesters Source: AAP

Hong Kong riot police and protesters are bracing for possible further clashes across the city's financial district after a day of violence over proposed extradition amendments that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial. But the former British colony's chief executive says she would never do anything that is not in the interest of Hong Kong.


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Hong Kong riot police and protesters are bracing for possible further clashes across the city's financial district after a day of violence over proposed extradition amendments that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial. But the former British colony's chief executive says she would never do anything that is not in the interest of Hong Kong.


Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam turned tearful when speaking about mass protests against the controversial extradition bill.

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets to fight the bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial, with tempers flaring.

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