The Hong Kong authorities - and the central government in Beijing - appear to be in a deadlock with young protesters opposed to an extradition Bill they think will curtail civil rights and political freedoms.
Despite a month of protests, including two mass marches that brought out millions of Hong Kongers and the storming of the Legislative Council (LegCo) building by young protesters, Chief Executive Carrie Lam has refused to budge on the demands of the protesters beyond a decision to suspend the Bill.
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