#LIVE: Carrie Lam is meeting the media. Follow our live coverage here:https://twitter.com/SCMPNews/status/1139787733340184576 …
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#LIVE: Carrie Lam cites a murder case in Taiwan that she said exposed problems in Hong Kong's extradition system.http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: "I believe the government should try its best to find a way to resolve the legal loophole, while achieving justice for the deceased and improving Hong Kong’s legal system," said Lam.http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: Lam said since Taiwan authorities said they would not request the extradition of the murder suspect, the government’s bill is no longer urgent. "After studying the matter in the last two days, I announce that we will pause the amendment."http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: "We will communicate with society, do more explaining, and listen more. "The government will listen, with an open attitude, to opinions about the bill."http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: "We should pause and think instead of resuming the second reading of the bill at the Legislative Council."http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: The Security Bureau will suspend the second reading of the bill and will not set a time frame on the seeking of public views.http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: Carrie Lam says the government pushed ahead with the amendment because of its love for Hong Kong.http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: “Many people we disappointed and saddened. I was also saddened and felt regret. We will sincerely and humbly accept criticisms and improve.”http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: Lam made clear the bill is not being withdrawn fully. "We still need to plug loopholes. So at this stage, I don’t think the bill can be withdrawn."http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: Carrie Lam defends the Hong Kong police, saying “It was reasonable and natural for police officers to enforce the law, and it is also their mission to do so."http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: Lam is asked if she will step down, but dodges the question. She says she feels saddened and regretful to have stirred up social conflict again. http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends the city's police. “It was reasonable and natural for police officers to enforce the law, and it is also their mission to do so." http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Asked if she has embarrassed Beijing on the#extraditionbill, Lam said the central government has shown “understanding, trust, respect and support”.http://sc.mp/7bohShow this thread -
#LIVE: Carrie Lam admits the government has not done a good enough job in convincing the public, but adds: "Give us another chance." http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: “There may be more serious injuries for my police officers and citizens. I don’t want any of these injuries to happen.” http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Carrie Lam is asked if she will apologise to the Hong Kong public. She dodges the question. http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Lam sidesteps another question. Asked if she had met Beijing official Han Zheng earlier, she instead insisted that Beijing had been very supportive. http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: When questioned what took her so long to make this move, Lam said it's not possible for a government to make a big change every time a few opinions are aired. http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Asked if she caused trouble for Beijing, Lam only said the central government has been supportive of her work. “When you support someone, you would not say that he or she was causing or adding trouble for you” http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Carrie Lam brings up the bricks seen at the protests this week, commenting that these are not things used in a peaceful protest. http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Lam ruled out the bill re-introduced in Legco within this year, and stressed there is no time limit for listening views. http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
#LIVE: Lam said she still felt proud to be in public service. “I still have tonnes of things I want to do for Hong Kong. I still hope to use my 40 years of experience to create a better future for Hong Kong.” http://sc.mp/7boh#extraditionbillShow this thread -
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