Hong Kong leader withdraws extradition bill

Carrie Lam bows to one protester demand, but critics say 'too little, too late'

DEAN NAPOLITANO, Nikkei Asian Review deputy editor

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Wednesday formally withdrew a controversial extradition bill that has been at the center of massive demonstrations this summer, bowing to one of five demands made by protesters.

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