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HK's Lam: Withdrawal of bill comes after speaking to many people

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Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam says her decision to withdraw a much loathed extradition bill comes after speaking to people from different backgrounds who advised her that a dialogue would only be possible if a basis was given for it. IMAGES

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