**Hong Kong on Edge as Carrie Lam’s Resignation Leaves Power Vacuum**
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam has resigned, deepening a political crisis that has gripped the semi-autonomous Chinese city for months. Lam’s departure, announced on Monday, comes as the city faces escalating tensions between pro-democracy protesters and the Beijing-backed government..
**Lam’s Resignation: A Symptom of Growing Crisis**.
Lam’s resignation highlights the growing political instability in Hong Kong. Since June 2019, the city has been rocked by massive pro-democracy demonstrations, sparked by a controversial extradition bill that would have allowed the transfer of criminal suspects to mainland China. Despite Lam’s withdrawal of the bill, the protests have continued, fueled by concerns over Beijing’s increasing influence in Hong Kong and the erosion of civil liberties..
**China’s Tightening Grip**.
Beijing’s response to the protests has been met with criticism. The Chinese government has been accused of using heavy-handed tactics to suppress dissent, including the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests of protesters. China has also been accused of undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy, which was guaranteed under the .
