Xi's Hong Kong headache darkens chief Lam's future

US ups pressure on China as protests influence Taiwan election

20190617 Xi and Carrie

The turmoil over Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, left, and the extradition law may force the hand of Chinese President Xi Jinping as the issue makes headlines around the world. (Source photos by Kyodo/Getty Images)

CHRIS HORTON, Contributing writer

HONG KONG -- The people of Hong Kong marched in record numbers on Sunday with a host of grievances, and one overriding goal -- to force the territory's top official, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, to resign.

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