Hong Kong Leader

• U.S. sanctions Hong Kong officials, including government leader Carrie Lam

  The U.S. on Friday accused the pro-China leader of the government and other Hong Kong officials of roles in squashing freedom in the former British colony.

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  Aug 7, 2020
  
• China’s Xi meets Lam in ‘vote of confidence’ amid protests in Hong Kong

  When asked if China's leader, Xi Jinping, had voiced concern about Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam's handling of the unrest in a surprise meeting, Hong Kong Chief Secretary Matthew Cheung said: "The reverse is true."

  World

  Nov 5, 2019
  
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• Hong Kong leader meets with demonstrators, but attempts to quell protests fall flat

  Lam announced last week that she is creating a platform for dialogue and said Tuesday that it would include protesters.

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  Aug 27, 2019
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• Hong Kong protest planned to demand city leader steps down

  Organisers of Sunday's protest said they hope more than a million people will turn up for the rally, similar to numbers they estimated for a demonstration against the proposed extradition bill last Sunday. Police put that count at 240,000.

  World

  Jun 15, 2019
• China’s Xi swears in new Hong Kong leader as tens of thousands call for democracy

  Xi said Hong Kong should crack down on moves towards "Hong Kong independence."

  News

  Jul 1, 2017