The protesters are also calling for more open elections in the semiautonomous Chinese territory. “Hong Kong is a civilized city, but they don’t listen to the citizens,” said Grace Tsang, 25.

The mass demonstrations have delayed the process, but they are unlikely to prevent the law from being enacted, as pro-Beijing lawmakers hold 43 of the legislature’s 70 seats. Follow our live updates.

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New York reaches deal to toughen rent protection

Democratic leaders announced a landmark agreement on Tuesday that would strengthen rent laws and tenant protections, and abolish rules that allow building owners and landlords to deregulate apartments and raise rents.