U.S. Warns Hong Kong on Extraditions as Fresh Protests Planned

  • China reaffirms support for bill despite historic protest
  • Tensions may rise as opponents plan to surround legislature
Demonstrators march during a protest against a proposed extradition law in Hong Kong on June 9.Photographer: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg
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The U.S. expressed “grave concern” over Hong Kong legislation that would for the first time allow extraditions to mainland China, raising pressure on Beijing as the city braces for new protests and potential strikes amid a showdown over the proposal.