The Chinese government has accused pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong of committing 'evil and criminal acts'
Beijing The Chinese government has accused pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong of committing"evil and criminal acts" that have seriously damaged the semi-autonomous city's"reputation" and"stability."
At a press conference in Beijing on Monday, Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office spokesman Yang Guang called the situation in Hong Kong"grave," adding that Beijing would not allow any challenge to the Chinese government's authority or threats to national security."No civilization or society under the rule of law would ever allow acts of violence to take place.
Coren: Protesters were peaceful, then riot police charged 03:22It was the first time China's top Hong Kong policy office had given a briefing on the mass demonstrations that began in early June in opposition to a controversial -- and now-shelved -- bill that would have allowed extradition from the city to mainland China.
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