Beijing signaled its waning patience with protesters in Hong Kong, warning them not to underestimate its strength and urging the local police to punish lawbreakers
BEIJING—China’s top office for Hong Kong affairs signaled Beijing’s waning patience with protesters in Hong Kong, warning them not to underestimate the strength of the central government and urging the local police to punish those who break the law.
Yang Guang, a spokesman for the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office of the State Council, reiterated Beijing’s support for Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and the city’s police on Tuesday. Police and gangs of men clashed with protesters in districts throughout the city on...
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