Hong Kong quiet now, but prospect of new protest looms large
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN, Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities were bracing Friday for more protests by demonstrators trying to prevent Beijing-appointed Chief Executive Carrie Lam from pushing through a bill that would allow suspects from the territory to be tried in mainland Chinese courts. As of Friday afternoon, nearly 30,000 people had signed a petition protesting the use of force