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In Hong Kong, Many Say the Formal Withdrawal of Extradition Bill Came Too Late

In Hong Kong, Many Say the Formal Withdrawal of Extradition Bill Came Too Late
Hong Kong Secretary for Security John Lee lowers his notes after officially withdrawing the extradition bill at the Legislative Council complex in Hong Kong on Oct. 23, 2019. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
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In Hong Kong, a controversial extradition bill that has driven millions of locals to the streets in protest has formally been withdrawn. But for many, the city government’s decision came too late.

In the afternoon on Oct. 23, Hong Kong’s Security Secretary John Lee announced the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill during a session at the legislative council (LegCo).

Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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