China backs down on Hong Kong extradition bill ahead of G-20

Xi seeks to control optics before meeting world leaders

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Members of Civil Human Rights Front hold a news conference in response to the announcement by Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam regarding the proposed extradition bill, outside the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, Jun.15. © Reuters

TAKESHI KIHARA, Nikkei staff writer

HONG KONG -- A controversial bill that would allow extraditions from Hong Kong to mainland China has been delayed for now, as opposition spread like wildfire among the city's residents, corporations and on the international stage.

But while Chinese President Xi Jinping looks to contain the situation before he attends the Group of 20 summit in Osaka, Japan later this month, activists could be emboldened to double down on demands that the bill be canceled altogether after their initial victory.

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