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Opposition heckles lead Hong Kong leader to abandon policy speech

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Hong Kong's embattled leader abandons a State of the Union-style speech after she was heckled by rowdy opposition lawmakers during chaotic scenes inside the city's legislature. The speech by chief executive Carrie Lam was billed as an attempt to win hearts and minds after four months of seething pro-democracy protests. IMAGES

Added on the 16/10/2019 07:50:57 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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