Comment on Hong Kong Leader’s Annual Policy Speech Adjourned After Rowdy Lawmakers Disrupt Proceedings

Hong Kong Leader’s Annual Policy Speech Adjourned After Rowdy Lawmakers Disrupt Proceedings

Pro-democracy lawmakers forced the adjournment Wednesday morning of the annual policy address by Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam. It was the isolated leader’s first appearance in the newly reopened legislature, refurbished to the tune of $5 million after protesters ransacked it in July. Legislative Council president Andrew Leung adjourned the meeting barely minutes after it had begun after opposition legislators started chanting slogans, hurling abuse and used a projector to beam slogans onto the chamber wall.

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More World News