The commander of the Chinese military garrison in Hong Kong has addressed the city's ongoing protest movement for the first time, warning that violence by pro-democracy groups 'should not be tolerated.'
Hong Kong The commander of the Chinese military garrison in Hong Kong has addressed the city's ongoing protest movement for the first time, warning that violence by pro-democracy groups "should not be tolerated."
Speaking during a reception in the city to celebrate the 92nd anniversary of China's People's Liberation Army , Maj. Gen. Chen Daoxiang said the garrison resolutely supported the Hong Kong government and its judiciary system"and for them to punish those violent criminals according to law.
— Global Times July 31, 2019 In one scene, military police with riot shields and warning banners similar to those used by Hong Kong police in the recent protests are seen marching in unison and shooting tear gas. A soldier is shown shouting in Cantonese, the primary language spoken in Hong Kong:"All consequences are at your own risk.
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