Hong Kong’s leader says stability has been restored, as thousands of police fan out across the city
HONG KONG—Chief Executive Carrie Lam said stability had been restored in Hong Kong three months after Beijing imposed national-security legislation, as thousands of police officers fanned out to pre-empt any protests that might disrupt Thursday’s celebration of China’s National Day.
The city’s opposition camp called online for people to protest after police, citing public-health and security concerns, rejected an application for an organized rally.
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