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A man watches the television message that Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam makes an announcement on the extradition bill, at a home electronics retailer in Hong Kong, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Chief Executive Lam has announced the government will formally withdraw an extradition bill that has sparked months of demonstrations in the city, bowing to one of the protesters' demands. The bill would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China for trials. It sparked massive protests that have become increasingly violent and caused the airport to shut down earlier this month. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

The Latest: Lam says decision to end bill was her govt’s own

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Riot police aim at protesters outside Mong Kok police station during a mod protests in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has announced the government will formally withdraw an extradition bill that has sparked months of demonstrations in the city, bowing to one of the protesters' demands. The bill would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be sent to mainland China for trials. It sparked massive protests that have become increasingly violent and caused the airport to shut down earlier this month. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Lam says extradition bill will end without debate or vote

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A man watches the television message that Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam makes an announcement on the extradition bill, at a home electronics retailer in Hong Kong, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Chief Executive Lam has announced the government will formally withdraw an extradition bill that has sparked months of demonstrations in the city, bowing to one of the protesters' demands. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Carrie Lam, Hong Kong leader, withdraws extradition bill

By Katie Tam - Associated Press

Protesters put their massage on Sticky Note Lennon Walls during continuing pro-democracy rallies in Tamar Park, Hong Kong, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday she has never tendered her resignation to China over the anti-government protests that have roiled the city for three months. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Hong Kong government officials meet amid bill withdrawal rumors

By Katie Tam - Associated Press

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam reacts during a press conference in Hong Kong on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Lam says she hasn’t resigned because it’s easy way out

By KATIE LAM - Associated Press

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam listens to reporters questions at a press conference in Hong Kong Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. Lam said she’s setting up a “communication platform” to resolve differences in the Chinese city, which has been wracked by months of chaotic anti-government protests. She also said a fact-finding study will look at the causes of the protests and the police response to them. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Lam promises work to narrow Hong Kong rifts, no specifics

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A protester throws back a tear gas canister in Hong Kong on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. Droves of protesters filled public parks and squares in several Hong Kong districts on Monday in a general strike staged on a weekday to draw more attention to their demands that the semi-autonomous Chinese city's leader resign.(AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Protests disrupt Hong Kong work day as leader vows to remain

By Yanan Wang and Christopher Bodeen - Associated Press

Protesters with protective gear take a train to the anti-extradition bill protest destination, in Hong Kong on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. Demonstrators in Hong Kong moved en masse to a luxury shopping district Sunday evening after riot police used tear gas to clear out an area they were previously occupying, as the 2-month-old protest movement showed no signs of easing. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

The Latest: Protesters besiege Hong Kong police HQ

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Lam said Tuesday the effort to amend an extradition bill was dead, but it wasn't clear if the legislation was being withdrawn as protesters have demanded. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Hong Kong protesters to continue after bill declared ‘dead’

By Katie Tam and Chrisopher Bodeen - Associated Press

Hong Kong women distribute newspapers with the headlines &quot;Millions against Communist China shock the world&quot; in a shopping district popular with mainland Chinese tourists in Hong Kong Sunday, July 7, 2019. A march was to go through a popular shopping area for Chinese tourists and end at a high-speed rail station that connects the city to the mainland. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Tens of thousands in Hong Kong take message to mainlanders

By KEN MORITSUGU and ALICE FUNG - Associated Press

A man holds a card while joining a rally by mothers In Hong Kong on Friday, Jan. 5, 2019. Student unions from two Hong Kong universities said Friday that they have turned down invitations from city leader Carrie Lam for talks about the recent unrest over her proposal to allow the extradition of suspects to mainland China. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Mothers rally as Hong Kong’s divide shows no sign of closing

By KEN MORITSUGU - Associated Press

In this file photo taken Monday, July 1, 2019, a protester breaks the glass wall to enter the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Protesters in Hong Kong took over the legislature's main building Monday night, tearing down portraits of legislative leaders and spray painting pro-democracy slogans on the walls of the main chamber. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Hong Kong protesters: Desperation led to legislature attack

By Dake Kang - Associated Press

Police try to clear protesters with tear gas outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, during the early hours of Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong swarmed into the legislature's main building Monday night, tearing down portraits of legislative leaders and spray-painting pro-democracy slogans on the walls of the main chamber as frustration over a lack of response from the administration to opposition demands boiled over. (Jeff Cheng/HK01 via AP) HONG KONG OUT, NO ARCHIVE

Hong Kong protest: Some condemn, some ask for understanding

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Police officers stand guard near a broken glass outside Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Hundreds of protesters swarmed into Hong Kong's legislature Monday night, defacing portraits of lawmakers and spray-painting pro-democracy slogans in the chamber before vacating it as riot police cleared surrounding streets with tear gas and then moved inside. The words read &quot; not leave, not withdraw.&quot; (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

China backs Hong Kong chief, slams protesters for violence

By Johnson Lai - Associated Press

Pro-China's supporters hold Chinese flags and placards read &quot;We support police&quot; during a rally outside Legislative Council Complex in Hong Kong, Sunday, June 30, 2019. Supporters rallied in support of the police at Tamar Park (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Hong Kong protesters block roads before handover ceremony

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Protestors hold black balloons to symbolize mourning for Hong Kong during protests in Hong Kong on Monday, July 1, 2019. The Hong Kong government marked the 22nd anniversary of the former British colony's return to China on Monday, as police faced off with protesters outside the venue. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

The Latest: Police begin clearing Hong Kong legislature

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Protesters gesture inside the Hong Kong Revenue Tower as they block the building lobby to prevent people from entering in Hong Kong, Monday, June 24, 2019. Mass protests in recent weeks have occurred in Hong Kong over legislation that was seen as increasing Beijing's control and over police treatment of the protesters. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Hong Kong protests raise alarm special freedoms are fading

By ELAINE KURTENBACH - Associated Press

Various of activist groups from parents and religious hold placards outside the government office demanding that stop shooting their kids in Hong Kong, Thursday, June 20, 2019. A Hong Kong student group demanded Wednesday that the city completely scrap a politically charged extradition bill and agree to investigate police tactics against protesters before a Thursday deadline or face further street demonstrations. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

No Hong Kong response as activists’ deadline passes

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Hong Kong leader apologizes for her handling of unpopular extradition bill, says the city needs hope. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Hong Kong students issue government deadline over demands

By ELAINE KURTENBACH and BORG WONG - Associated Press

In this Monday, June 17, 2019, photo, a protester holds a placard baring an image of Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam as they gather near the Legislative Council to continue protest against the unpopular extradition bill in Hong Kong. The various pro-democracy groups that helped drive and organize the protests are pushing for Lam’s resignation and the permanent scrapping of what they call the “evil” extradition bill. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

As Hong Kong protests quiet down, what’s next?

By ELAINE KURTENBACH - Associated Press