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CNN International
Obviously, we are not Hong Kong . . . but I believe there is a lesson to be learned.
HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Che-hwa says he has postponed indefinitely the introduction of a controversial anti-subversion law.
The proposed introduction of the law -- required under Article 23 of the territory's post-colonial constitution, the Basic Law -- sparked mass street protests earlier this year amid widespread concern the legislation would restrict basic civil rights.
"We will consult the public again and before that we will not legislate," Tung told a news conference Friday.
He said his government had no fixed timetable for re-introducing the bill -- the passing of which is required under the terms of the Basic Law -- but no replacement bill would be put forward without public consultations.
Obviously, we are not Hong Kong . . . but I believe there is a lesson to be learned.