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Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow are among a trio of activists arrested for their alleged roles in anti-government protests since June. Photo: AP

Hong Kong police target high-profile activists Joshua Wong, Andy Chan and Agnes Chow in wave of arrests amid anti-government protests

  • Wong and fellow pro-democracy figurehead Agnes Chow held on Friday on suspicion of unlawful assembly
  • Independence activist Andy Chan arrested on Thursday night on suspicion of rioting and assaulting an officer
Topic |   Hong Kong protests

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Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow are among a trio of activists arrested for their alleged roles in anti-government protests since June. Photo: APJoshua Wong and Agnes Chow are among a trio of activists arrested for their alleged roles in anti-government protests since June. Photo: AP
Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow are among a trio of activists arrested for their alleged roles in anti-government protests since June. Photo: AP
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Protesters use bamboo sticks as they face riot police during a protest in Hong Kong. Photo: AP

Can Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam issue an emergency edict? Yes, but the legislature needs to approve it

  • One of Lam’s advisers said such a move would not need Legco approval, but Hong Kong itself told a UN commission in 1999 it would be subject to vetting
  • Legislation would confer upon administration very broad powers, if chief executive decides city is in state of ‘emergency or public danger’
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Protesters use bamboo sticks as they face riot police during a protest in Hong Kong. Photo: AP
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