Hong Kong government suspends contentious extradition bill, but Chief Executive says it will not be withdrawn

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Hong Kong’s embattled government has hit the pause button on its controversial extradition bill, Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on July 15. Lam said the government will restart communication and consultations with the Hong Kong people before the legislative council moves forward with the proposed amendment. Her decision came after a massive protest six days earlier that organisers said brought more than a million people onto the streets. It was followed by violent clashes between police…