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Now playing Next China Protesters flood streets despite controversial bill's suspension As the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam issued a rare apology to the public and suspended the controversial bill to change Hong Kong's extradition law, protesters flooded the streets and demanded that she step down. 16/06/2019
Now playing Next USA Huge crowds flood Hong Kong to demand embattled leader step down On Saturday, the territory's chief executive announced the government would suspend debate on the extradition bill — a major victory for protesters. 16/06/2019
Now playing Next USA Hong Kong extradition bill that sparked massive protests may be suspended The standoff between police and protesters is Hong Kong's most severe political crisis in decades. 15/06/2019
Now playing Next China Hong Kong 'will suspend' draft law on extradition to mainland China A controversial draft law on extradition to mainland China will be suspended, says Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, after widespread anger and protests. 15/06/2019
Now playing Next USA Hong Kong legislature suspends meetings amid political crisis The move follows violent clashes between police and protesters who oppose a bill allowing suspects to be sent to mainland China for trial. 13/06/2019
Now playing Next USA 72 injured after protesters, police clash in Hong Kong over extradition bill Legislators, at least temporarily, postponed debate on the controversial proposal amid the mass protests. 12/06/2019
Now playing Next World Raw Politics in full: Hong Kong protests and Italy migration crackdown Hong Kong protesters blocked roads and erected barricades for a second day. Catch the latest details and more on this episode of Raw Politics. 12/06/2019
Now playing Next China Video explainer: Why are so many people protesting in Hong Kong? Hong Kong is experiencing some of it's biggest protests, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets, marching against a proposed extradition law. 12/06/2019
Now playing Next USA Bernie Sanders has upped his game, but does it matter? First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter. 12/06/2019
Now playing Next no comment Clashes in Hong Kong amid anger over proposed extradition bill Protesters — some using umbrellas to fend off pepper spray, tear gas and high-pressure water — clashed with police in Hong Kong. 12/06/2019
Now playing Next China Hong Kong protests: 72 injured in violence, two in serious condition At least 72 people were injured and taken to Hong Kong hospitals in the wake of massive protests Wednesday, with at least two of them in serious condition, according to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority. 12/06/2019
Now playing Next USA Protesters jam Hong Kong streets to rally against China extradition bill Demonstrations again erupted over the measure that would clear the way for Hong Kong to send people to mainland China to face charges. 12/06/2019
Now playing Next China Watch: Hong Kong protest against China extradition bill Protesters in Hong Kong have gathered outside the territory's Legislative Council building for another round of protesting against a controversial extradition bill. 11/06/2019
Now playing Next USA Fears over freedom sent up to 1M onto Hong Kong's streets. That might be just the start. "There is an emotional sense that this is a fundamental threat to Hong Kong's way of life," one expert said. 11/06/2019
Now playing Next USA Hong Kong to push ahead with extradition changes that sparked huge protest Hong Kong's leader denied that she is taking orders from the central government in China's capital. 10/06/2019
Now playing Next China Hundreds of thousands march against extradition bill in Hong Kong Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday to protest the proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to mainland China to face trial. 09/06/2019