Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam reacts at the end of a news conference in Hong Kong September 5, 2019. — Reuters pic
“Throughout the whole process, the Central People's Government took the position that they understood why we have to do it. They respect my view, and they support me all the way,” said Lam, dressed in white and looking less tense than a televised appearance the day before. The four other demands are: Retraction of the word “riot” to describe rallies, release of all demonstrators, an independent inquiry into perceived police brutality and the right for Hong Kong people to choose their own leaders.said today that the withdrawal of the bill was an olive branch that leaves demonstrators with no excuse to continue violence.
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