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    1. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 14
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      #LIVE: Hong Kong extradition bill: Carrie Lam to hit pause button to ‘avoid bloodshed on the streets'https://buff.ly/2wXk2Cm 

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    2. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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      #LIVE: Carrie Lam is meeting the media. Follow our live coverage here:https://twitter.com/SCMPNews/status/1139787733340184576 …

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      #LIVE: Hong Kong extradition bill: Carrie Lam to hit pause button to ‘avoid bloodshed on the streets' https://buff.ly/2wXk2Cm 
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    3. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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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/7boh 

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    4. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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      #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/7boh 

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    5. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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      #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/7boh 

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      SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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      #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/7boh 

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        2. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #LIVE: "We should pause and think instead of resuming the second reading of the bill at the Legislative Council."http://sc.mp/7boh 

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        3. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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/7boh 

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        4. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #LIVE: Carrie Lam says the government pushed ahead with the amendment because of its love for Hong Kong.http://sc.mp/7boh 

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        5. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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/7boh 

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        6. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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/7boh 

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        7. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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/7boh 

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        8. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        9. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        10. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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/7boh 

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        11. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        12. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        13. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #LIVE: Carrie Lam is asked if she will apologise to the Hong Kong public. She dodges the question. http://sc.mp/7boh  #extraditionbill

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        14. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        15. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        16. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        17. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        18. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        19. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          #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  #extraditionbill

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        20. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 15
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          The press conference has now ended. http://sc.mp/7boh  #extraditionbill

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