She made her comments during a regular media address a day after Hong Kong saw the most violent day since the protests started nearly six months ago.
On Monday morning local time, a police officer shot a protester who is now in critical condition. A hospital press officer who spoke to CNBC confirmed that the 21-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam leaves her annual policy address due to disruptions by pro-democracy lawmakers in the Legislative Council on October 16, 2019.Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday that the protesters "paralyzing" the city are selfish. On Monday morning local time, a police officer shot a protester who is now in critical condition. A hospital press officer confirmed to CNBC that the 21-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound.
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