US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (centre) has expressed concerns about the Hong Kong government’s extradition proposals. Photo: EPA-EFE US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (centre) has expressed concerns about the Hong Kong government’s extradition proposals. Photo: EPA-EFE
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (centre) has expressed concerns about the Hong Kong government’s extradition proposals. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Hong Kong /  Politics

Lawmakers threaten to block controversial extradition bill as Hong Kong government struggles to win business support for watered-down plan

  • Pro-democracy camp raises spectre of filibuster during debates on national anthem or annual appropriation bill
  • Business community still not convinced as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expresses ‘deep concern’ over proposals

Topic |   Human rights
Alvin LumJeffie Lam
Alvin Lum  and Jeffie Lam

Updated: 11:09pm, 27 Mar, 2019

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (centre) has expressed concerns about the Hong Kong government’s extradition proposals. Photo: EPA-EFE US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (centre) has expressed concerns about the Hong Kong government’s extradition proposals. Photo: EPA-EFE
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (centre) has expressed concerns about the Hong Kong government’s extradition proposals. Photo: EPA-EFE
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