Reuters: Hong Kong gears up for mass strikes as thousands rally overnight against extradition bill
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong braced for mass strikes on Wednesday after thousands braved thunderstorms overnight to stage fresh protests against a proposed extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she would press ahead with the legislation despite deep concerns across large swathes of the Asian financial hub that on Sunday triggered its biggest political demonstration since its handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997.
Thousands more from across various sectors in Hong Kong were expected to join the protesters early on Wednesday as businesses across the city prepared to go on strike.
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