VOICED : Jefa del ejecutivo de Hong Kong llama al dialogo a un movimiento radicalizado

Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, called for dialogue with pro-democracy protesters after withdrawing a controversial extradition bill. Despite this, protesters found the move insufficient and maintained their demands, including an independent investigation into police actions, amnesty for arrested protesters, and universal suffrage. Lam rejected these demands, citing the rule of law. She emphasized that the decision to withdraw the bill was her own, though Beijing approved it.

What action did Carrie Lam take that was deemed insufficient by the protest movement?

• She announced a new security law.

• She resigned from her position.

• She called for a dialogue with protesters.

• She withdrew a controversial extradition bill.

What is one of the four key demands of the protesters?

• The introduction of a new education policy.

• An independent investigation into police violence.

• The construction of new public housing.

• The reduction of taxes for businesses.

Why did Carrie Lam reject the demand to release arrested protesters?

• It would violate Hong Kong's rule of law.

• It was not a popular demand.

• It was not approved by Beijing.

• It would lead to more protests.

Who appointed Carrie Lam as the Chief Executive of Hong Kong?

• The European Union

• The government of Beijing

• The Hong Kong Legislative Council

• The United Nations

What did Carrie Lam claim about her decision to withdraw the extradition bill?

• It was a result of international pressure.

• It was a directive from the United Nations.

• It was her own decision, approved by Beijing.

• It was a decision made by the Hong Kong Legislative Council.