Hundreds of thousands take to Hong Kong streets against controversial extradition bill

Hundreds of thousands of Hongkongers braved sweltering temperatures in one of the most unified demonstrations in more than a decade to voice their opposition to the government's controversial extradition bill.

Critics fear the bill, which would allow the transfer of fugitives to jurisdictions Hong Kong lacks an agreement with, including mainland China, would leave people vulnerable to unfair trials across the border and deal another blow to the “one country, two systems” principle under which the city is governed.

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