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    1. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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      #LIVE: Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam is expected to meet the press within the next few minutes, expected to formally apologise. Follow us here for the latesthttp://sc.mp/0xob 

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      SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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      #LIVE: It would be the third time in four days that Lam has softened her stance, since suspending the #extraditionbill on Saturdayhttp://sc.mp/0xob 

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        2. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Stacks of tissues have been found in the speaking stand where Carrie Lam will speak. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbillpic.twitter.com/bUVNJdToVs

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        3. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: She offered her personal apology to every Hongkonger for her inadequacies in handling the saga. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        4. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: “I have heard you loud and clear and have reflected deeply on what has transpired. I personally has to shoulder most of the responsibility … I offer my most sincere apology to all people of Hong Kong” http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        5. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Lam also said she hopes those injured in the protests can recover soon, and that "the rift in society can be quickly mended". http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        6. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: “I know you have different concerns about social issues. Yet, we share the same passion for HK. This incident has led me to realise that I need to do more.” http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        7. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: As Carrie Lam meets with the press, protesters at LegCo watch the address live. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbillpic.twitter.com/vFgzPPg423

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        8. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Lam admitted she has much to learn and that she needed to do more to listen to people from all walks of life. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        9. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Asked if she had shed tears over the row, Lam said she seriously reflected on the controversy but "waves of emotions" could not be avoided. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        10. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Lam promised not to restart the legislative process of the bill, as long as the conflicts in society is not resolved. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        11. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Lam says the government has never said the participants, particularly the young students, are rioters. She said those who participated in the event peacefully "have nothing to worry about". http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        12. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Asked if she has ignored calls for her to resign and fully withdraw the bill, Lam insisted she had responded to demands by suspending the bill. On staying on as chief executive, she said: "I've said that I want another chance." http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        13. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Asked if her administration has become a lame duck and whether she would rule out a second term, Lam said: “We have a lot of social and economic issues that we have committed to. We would try our very best to rebuild that trust.” http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        14. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Lam said her administration has been pragmatic and sincere in doing their work over the past few years and hope to continue to serve the public. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        15. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: On whether the government will launch an independent probe into the police’s use of force on June 12, Lam said the city has “well-established mechanisms” to deal with complaints against the police. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        16. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Lam said integrity has been an important virtue throughout her time as a civil servant. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbillpic.twitter.com/2m2BG4bxSN

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        17. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Unlike her press conference several days ago, Lam has not criticised reporters for asking too many questions. In her previous appearance, she said they were not following the "game rules" when they asked more than two questions. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        18. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: Lam reiterated that her move to describe the Wednesday clashes as “riots” was based on the description by the police. “Who would have the authority to judge what has happened? Not me as the chief executive,” she said. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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        19. SCMP News‏Verified account @SCMPNews Jun 18
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          #LIVE: On whether she will meet protesters, Lam said she has been meeting various sectors, including religious groups, over the past few days. There will be opportunities for her to communicate with young people in the future, she adds. http://sc.mp/0xob  #extraditionbill

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