Wednesday, October 16, 2019

CARRIE LAM ADDRESS SUSPENDED

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has had to deliver her annual address by videolink after being heckled in parliament.

It was the first time Hong Kong's Legislative Council has met since being stormed by protesters in July.

The suspension of Ms Lam's address in parliament meant the extradition bill which provoked months of demonstrations could not be formally withdrawn.

Correspondent Patrick Fok has more from Hong Kong.

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Correspondent Patrick Fok is in Hong Kong - he says Ms Lam's speech lacked detail in one key area.

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