HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leaders must address the grievances fuelling nearly two months of protests, the American Chamber of Commerce said Monday ...
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leaders must address the grievances fuelling nearly two months of protests, the American Chamber of Commerce said Monday , as the business community becomes increasinglyThe once stable city is reeling from weeks of anti-government protests that show no sign of abating.
"The government should take immediate and tangible actions to address the root causes of recent demonstrations and restore confidence in the city's status as Asia's pre-eminent international business and financial centre," the Chamber said in a statement released Monday.
The statement follows a similar rebuke from the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce last week which also called for a permanent shelving of the extradition Bill and an inquiry.Lam has faced growing criticism over her response to the crisis, both from opponents but also within the civil service and the city's pro-Beijing establishment ranks.
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