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John Lee, who oversaw the crackdown on Hong Kong’s democracy movement, was appointed Hong Kong leader on Sunday by a small committee of Beijing loyalists.
Lam’s five years in office saw massive pro-democracy protests and the implementation of a controversial national security law.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam made the announcement, but did not outline what the new crimes would be.
Hong Kong elections were due to have taken place today but were postponed for a year by the authorities.
So far, 12 people have died after contracting the virus in Hong Kong – four in the last fortnight.
Under the new law, certain political views and symbols became illegal overnight.
Human rights groups have warned the law could target opposition politicians.
Although described as independent, the council is appointed by Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam.
Carrie Lam vowed to “engage the people” but stopped short of offering concessions to anti-government protesters.
The Labour Party in Hong Kong attributed to the victory to the “sweat, blood and tears” of protesters.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has called for a peaceful end to the siege.
The 70-year-old man was hit on the head with a brick.
Hong Kong asked international experts to assist in reviewing the force’s response to protests.
Earlier, police fired tear gas and a water cannon after some protesters hurled petrol bombs.
The financial hub has been gripped by four months of rallies.
Millions of Hong Kongers have protested in the past three months.
Carrie Lam announced yesterday that she is scrapping the controversial extradition bill.
Withdrawing the bill is a key demands of protesters who have taken to the streets in their millions in recent weeks.
A recording was released of Carrie Lam telling business leaders that she wanted to stand down.
Arrival and departure halls have once again been blocked by thousands of demonstrators.
However, she stopped short of demands to immediately withdraw the bill.
Meanwhile, China’s central government has condemned the ransaking of the legislature yesterday.
Hong Kong Leader Carrie Sham apologised at a press conference today.
Lam’s apology fell short of protester demands that she resign.
Protesters are calling for the city’s leader Carrie Lam to step down; Lam apologised again today.
More mass protests are expected today, forcing politicians to consider putting the bill on hold to “cool citizens down”.