Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Saturday announced the indefinite suspension of a controversial extradition bill, marking a major climbdown in response to escalating political turmoil following mass protests earlier this week.Beijing-backed Lam said at a press conference that she had "no intention" to set a deadline on the postponement, emphasizing the importance of more communication between supporters and protesters against the bill, which would allow the transfer of fugitives to mainland China.Hong Kong lawmakers had been scheduled to vote on the legislation next Thursday."The government …READ FULL ARTICLE
