German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong is a matter for China, Premier Li Keqiang tells Angela Merkel
- Most senior Beijing official yet speaks out on troubled city’s future
- German Chancellor calls for peaceful solution
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Hong Kong extradition law
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Photo: AP
Observers say the silence from central government agencies over Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s decision may be a sign of support for the embattled leader. Photo: Reuters
China opts for low-key coverage of Hong Kong extradition bill withdrawal
- Comments and hashtags disappear as the authorities muffle backlash after weeks of rhetoric
- One analyst says that Beijing is worried about mainland citizens believing that protests can achieve results
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Hong Kong protests
Observers say the silence from central government agencies over Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s decision may be a sign of support for the embattled leader. Photo: Reuters