Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam reiterated on Thursday that the controversial bill that led to mass protests will be fully withdrawn with 'no debate.'
, with the others including the retraction any characterization of the movement as a "riot," and to drop all charges against protesters.
The withdrawal now gave demonstrators "no excuse to continue violence," China's state-owned newspaperLam also reiterated her commitment to the four actions she had announced earlier on Wednesday, saying she was aware that the discontent in society extends "far beyond the bill," and hoped the measures can help the city to move forward.
She had proposed four actions in order for Hong Kong to move forward, including the full withdrawal of the bill. The others are:The appointment of two new members to the Independent Police Complaints Commission to investigate alleged police violence. Lam said the IPCC will constitute members from multiple countries to insure fair and objective investigation.
To work with community leaders and professionals to find solutions to society's "deep-seated" problems.under the "one country, two systems" framework which allows the territory certain legal and economic freedoms not given in mainland China. But there are rising concerns among Hong Kong citizens that their civil rights are being eroded under Beijing's rule.
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