But until it’s actually withdrawn, one can’t necessarily take her at her word.
Via BBC:
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday formally withdrew the controversial extradition bill that sparked months of massive protests.
Lam, 62, made the announcement in a televised address Wednesday, saying the government would “formally withdraw the bill in order to fully allay public concerns,” according to CNN.
“After more than two months of social unrest, it is obvious to many that discontentment extends far beyond the bill. It covers political, economic and social issues,” she said, according to the network.
The withdrawal comes just days after leaked audio caught her admitting that she had caused “unforgivable havoc” by introducing the bill — and would quit if she could.