1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Hong Kong Chief Executive Lam to Withdraw Extradition Bill; Protests Continue Michael F. Martin Specialist in Asian Affairs September 10, 2019 Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor announced on September 4,
2、 2019, that she will formally withdraw the controversial extradition bill that touched off three months of large-scale protests across the city. While acknowledging Lams concession, various groups that support the ongoing protests have stated they intend to continue to organize demonstrations until
3、Lam and the Hong Kong government comply with the protesters “five demands” in full (see text box). On September 8, 2019, tens of thousands of people gathered outside the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong urging the U.S. Congress to pass the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 (H.R. 32
4、89, S. 1838). (See Figure 1.) The Protesters “Five Demands” 1. Formally withdraw the extradition legislation. 2. Drop all charges against arrested protesters. 3. Retract the proclamation that protests were “riots.” 4. Establish an independent investigation into police brutality. 5. Implement the ele
