Beijing says 'radical' Hong Kong protests are an 'undisguised challenge'

'This kind of severe illegal action damages Hong Kong's rule of law, social order and hurts Hong Kong's fundamental interests'

Hong Kong The Chinese government has denounced Monday night's violent protests in Hong Kong as"radical," terming them an "undisguised challenge" to the city's system of governance.

A spokesman for China's State Council's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said in a statement Tuesday that they strongly supported the city's government and police force and severely condemned vandalism by protesters."This kind of severe illegal action damages Hong Kong's rule of law, social order and hurts Hong Kong's fundamental interests," the statement said.

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