Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets at protesters
Demonstrators want an independent investigation into allegations of police brutality during the protests.
Demonstrators want an independent investigation into allegations of police brutality during the protests.
Carrie Lam told a news conference that Beijing ‘understands, respects and supports’ her government in the process.
Carrie Lam said the government would not accept other demands, including an independent inquiry into alleged police misconduct against protesters.
The Bill allowing Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China for trials has sparked massive protests.
The chief executive’s comments followed a report which cited leaked audio of her telling business leaders that she would quit ‘if I had a choice’.
Some demonstrators also disrupted the Monday morning commute by blocking train doors.
The protests are an embarrassment to China’s ruling Communist Party ahead of October 1 celebrations of its 70th anniversary in power.
Hong Kong has been the scene of increasingly tense protests over the past three months.
More than 80 people were arrested this past weekend after protesters occupied city streets.
Police used tear gas to clear the streets and arrested more than 50 people in the latest incidents.
Police used tear gas to try to disperse the crowd.
Hundreds of teenagers, wearing black and holding umbrellas, turned out for the rally.
Demonstrators said Carrie Lam’s initiative was a trap intended to waste time.
The asylum offer was made last month.
Organisers said at least 1.7 million participated in the latest rally, and there were no reports of violence.