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Starting from June, Hong Kong's opposition and some radical forces have used the pretext of peaceful demonstration to engage in violent protests.

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Frenzied HK rioters taint the sign outside Ta Kung Pao

With escalating protests in Hong Kong, some rioters on Saturday deliberately tainted the sign outside Ta Kung Pao, a prestigious newspaper in Hong Kong. On one hand, rioters emphasize the freedom of press, while on the other hand they recklessly sabotage the sign of Ta Kung Pao. Seeing their blatant ugly faces, what double-dealers are these people!(Video source: Weibo of Ta Kung Pao; compiled by Han Xiaomeng)
Lawfully ending violence the only option

(File Photo)An off-duty police officer was injured after being stabbed by three men as he was walking past Kwai Yi Road Friday night. He sustained injuries on his arms and back. Such brutal attack is reprehensible.Who is claiming to fight for Hong Kong? Who is confusing right with wrong by accusing the police of being violent? Some violent protestors first played the trick of a thief crying stop thief, and now revealed their true face by attacking the police. Such rioters must be brought to justice.Lawfully ending violence and chaos is what the HKSAR government annouced to do long ago. People involved in violent and illegal activities must be held accountable and punished in accordance with the law regardless of the lawbreakers political views and backgrounds. No matter who they are, street rioters or Legislative Council members, they will be punished accordingly if they break the law.The arrests of activists including Joshua Wong Chi-fung, Andy Chan Ho-tin, Agnes Chow Ting and Cheng Chung-tai show that law will never be absent and justice will be served in the end. Illegal acts are nothing but breach of law and violence is nothing but violence. How can illegal means justify the so-called right end?Violent protestors will not simply stop doing so. At this time, the most important thing is to unequivocally support the police which is on the front line of ending violence. They are an important line of defense to stabilize the current situation in Hong Kong. We should firmly support the Hong Kong police, summoning courage to support them in the interest of just law-enforcement.Hong Kong cannot exist without rule of law. Lawfully ending violence meets the shared aspirations of the people and is the key to restoring peace in Hong Kong.(Compiled by Yang Yang and Zhang Jian)
US politicians' comments on HK arrests confuse right with wrong: spokesperson

China has expressed its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to some American politicians’ remarks that confuse right with wrong, on the arrests of activists in Hong Kong, a spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said on Saturday.(File Photo: VCG)The spokesperson said it is an example of interfering in China’s internal affairs and once again exposes the hypocrisy, bullying and arrogance of American politicians.Some media outlets reported that some American politicians, including Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and some White House officials, criticized the arrests and glorified criminals as "dissidents". They demanded the HKSAR government immediately drop the charges and threatened to promote the Hong Kong-related bill.The HKSAR police has clarified the arrests and said they are legal. No claim is a reason to resort to violence. Tolerating illegal and violent acts is a disruption of the rule of law. The remarks made by those American politicians amount to a desecration of the strict enforcement of the law and the real aim is to continue the violence and destroy the rule of law in Hong Kong, the spokesperson said.(Compiled by He Jieqiong)
China slams EU official's comments on Hong Kong affairs

(File photo: CGTN)China said the comments made by EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini confuses right and wrong, and is an example of interfering in Chinas internal affairs, a spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) said in a statement on Saturday.The spokesperson said the Hong Kong police had elaborated on their operations of arrests, which were based on evidence and in accordance with the laws.The EU official expressing "concern" over the operations is to obstruct the enforcement of law by the police, tolerate illegal and violent acts, disturb the rule of law and recklessly meddle in Hong Kong affairs, the statement said.Federica Mogherini, high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on Friday called the detention of three Hong Kong activists "extremely worrying."
Violence shouldn't be allowed to hijack HK’s future: People's Daily

(File photo: China Daily)For the past two months, the violence carried out by protesters has escalated and caused significant damage to Hong Kong (HK) society. According to one HK police officer, nearly 900 people have been arrested. Authorities will continue to enforce the law and punish the criminals accordingly so the city can remain safe.China’s central government will continue to support the HKSAR government and police authorities to punish the protesters by the rule of law and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, safety, development interests, and Hong Kong prosperity. More importantly, the central government will never tolerate violence or any attempt to hijack Hong Kong’s future.Undoubtedly, Hong Kong society has a variety of demands. However, currently, the overwhelming public consensus is to achieve stability and peace. The most pressing task at hand is to stop the violence and restore order.Some residents have said, "The violent chaos is even more terrible than the Hong Kong SARS epidemic." Once a citys reputation is destroyed, it is extremely difficult to repair.Should the violence and chaos continue, "all walks of life in Hong Kong will be faced with bankruptcy and widespread unemployment,” said one HK resident.Another resident said they have to think about what to wear before going out in public every day, and explained, "I’m worried I’ll be beaten if the colors I’m wearing are not right."Is this the Hong Kong we have always known? Can Hong Kong tolerate such chaos any longer? Can we allow violence to annihilate the Pearl of the Orient?There is never an excuse for violence. Any whitewashing of violence is connivance against it. Deep-rooted contradictions within HK society can be resolved with collective wisdom and concerted efforts. However, violence is never, nor should it ever be an option.If political dissenters or people with different affiliations use violence as a weapon to o...
Many say HK should guard rule of law, start dialogue

The national and Hong Kong flags were seen at Golden Bauhinia Square, Hong Kong, on Feb 7, 2019. Hong Kong people need to reach a consensus about safeguarding the city and its rule of law, said Xu Ze, head of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies, the nation's leading think tank on
Police officer fired warning shot in 'fear for life', five injured during clash with protesters

Hong Kong police officers pulled out their guns and one shot was heard during Sundays clash between Hong Kong police and protesters. The police said that three officers pulled their guns, but one warning shot was made, because the policeman feared for his life. Five police officers were injured in the clashes between Hong Kong police and protesters in an illegal demonstration in Tsuen Wan."Colleague officers have opened fire while under protesters attack in a situation where their lives were in danger," Superintendent Leung Kwok-wing of New Territories South Regional Crime Headquarters said.According to the police, radical protesters hurled bricks and petrol bombs at police officers in several locations in Tsuen Wan, seriously threatening the safety of everyone on site.
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Hong Kong protests turn violent, several policemen injured

Radical protesters attack police officers in Tsuen Wan, in the western New Territories of south China's Hong Kong, Aug. Radical protesters block various roads, hurl bricks and stones at police officers in the protest.
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Event held to call for solidarity, harmony in Hong Kong

People attend an event held in the Ocean Park organized by Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association to unite families in their calls for order and harmony in south China's Hong Kong, Aug. 24, 2019.
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Hong Kong police use water cannon to subdue protests

Hong Kong police deployed water cannons for the first time Sunday evening, after violent protesters set up barriers and roadblocks on streets throughout the Tsuen Wan District. Demonstrators began retreating after police issued a warning that they were going to use water cannons to disperse the unruly crowd. (Global Times) Hong Kong police deployed water cannons for the first time Sunday evening, after violent protesters set up barriers and roadblocks on streets throughout the Tsuen Wan District. Demonstrators began retreating after police issued a warning that they were going to use water cannons to disperse the unruly crowd. (Global Times)Hong Kong police deployed water cannons for the first time Sunday evening, after violent protesters set up barriers and roadblocks on streets throughout the Tsuen Wan District. Demonstrators began retreating after police issued a warning that they were going to use water cannons to disperse the unruly crowd. (Global Times)Normally used to fight fires, clean large vehicles, and for riot control efforts, water cannons have the ability to shoot high-velocity streams of water over great distances. (Global Times)Normally used to fight fires, clean large vehicles, and for riot control efforts, water cannons have the ability to shoot high-velocity streams of water over great distances. (Global Times)
Central govt won’t spare foreign manipulators behind HK chaos: former official

The Hong Kong Garrison of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) holds a drill in waters near Hong Kong, June 26, 2019. (Photo: 81.cn)The central government will not sacrifice and leave Hong Kong behind because of the current situation, and will not treat the majority of people in Hong Kong, or even the young protesters who have made mistakes as enemies, said a former official of the liaison office of the central government in Hong Kong on Saturday."Of course, for those evil manipulators behind this turmoil in Hong Kong and those who are poisoning our young people in Hong Kong, the motherland will not spare them, and we will make them pay a heavy price for what they have done and what they are doing right now, so that their loss outweighs their gain," Wang Zhenmin, former director of the Legal Affairs Department of the central governments liaison office in Hong Kong said at a symposium held in Shenzhen, South Chinas Guangdong Province.At the symposium hosted by the Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies to commemorate the 115th birthday of late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping, senior officials and top experts said that further violence and chaos in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) could jeopardize the citys future and the countrys sovereignty, and that the central government might step in if necessary.If unrest takes place in Hong Kong, the central government "of course" can step in to restore order and peace and ensure the proper functioning of "one country, two systems," said Tam.Weeks of violence and chaos have persisted in the SAR, with some secessionist forces backed by foreign powers constantly challenging the model that ensures Hong Kongs high-degree of autonomy and the countrys sovereignty.At the symposium, Xu Ze, president of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies, said that the persistent violence in Hong Kong has undermined Hong Kongs int...
HKSAR urges citizens to counter violence, uphold the rule of law

(Photo: Xinhua)Hong Kong police will follow up with the violent acts committed during Sunday’s protests in the Kwai Tsing, and Tsuen Wan districts, a HKSAR spokesperson said Monday morning.Police earlier issued a "Notice of No Objection" approving the demonstrations in both districts. Protesters deviated from the route and turned violent after demonstrators set up barriers and roadblocks along the streets on Sunday.Demonstrators clashed with police, attacking them with petrol bombs and bricks. Blockades jammed traffic and threatened police and civilian safety.In one incident, protesters removed the national flag from the Kwai Chung Sports Ground, a clear violation of national authority and the National Flag and National Emblem Ordinance.Protesters in Tsuen Wan raided small businesses Sunday evening. They later surrounded and attacked the police. One officer was drew his gun and fired a warning shot due to circumstances that had become life-threatening.Demonstrators staged protests in other locations including Sham Shui Po, Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon districts.The HKSAR statement also urged Hong Kong citizens to counter the violence, uphold the rule of law, and reestablish social order.(Compiled by Ryan Raoran Yu and Paris Yelu Xu)
HKSAR gov't strongly condemns vandalistic, violent acts of radical protesters

People from all walks of life take part in a rally to voice their opposition to violence and call for restoring social order, expressing the peoples common will to protect and save the city at Tamar Park in south Chinas Hong Kong, Aug.17, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua)HONG KONG, Aug. 26 (Xinhua) -- Protests turned violent in Tsuen Wan, in the western New Territories of Hong Kong, on Sunday as radical protesters hurled petrol bombs at police officers and brutally assaulted them.Several police officers were injured after they were attacked by rioters while they were on duty in Tsuen Wan. Hong Kongs Commissioner of Police Lo Wai-chung visited the injured officers in Princess Margaret Hospital on Sunday night.Lo expressed strong anger and condemnation against the reckless, violent and unlawful acts and said the police force will strive to investigate all violent acts that have caused serious even life-threatening injuries.Sundays marches took place in Tsuen Wan and neighboring areas. After the marches ended, violent protesters deviated from their routes to attack police officers.Some radical protesters hurled bricks and petrol bombs at police officers outside Yeung Uk Road Market in Tsuen Wan. They also aimed strong light beams at the officers and setting up barricades to confront the police.Masked protesters, armed with poles and hats, escalated their violence in the afternoon and evening. They blocked various roads in Tsuen Wan, paralyzing traffic in the vicinity.Having given repeated warnings to the protesters in vain, anti-riot officers fired tear gas and used minimum force to disperse them.At the site, the police repeatedly unfurled signs for the demonstrators to leave, but demonstrators ignored the warning of the police. A police commander at the scene ordered to deploy at least two specialized crowd management vehicles, commonly known as the "water cannon vehicles", to disperse the crowd.At around 7:30 p.m., many masked demonstrators who had ...
Violence escalates as HK rioters attack police

Violence escalated Sunday in the streets of Hong Kong as rioters attacked police, destroyed businesses, and damaged police cars. We condemn the violent acts of the HK rioters, and call for an end to the chaos so peace can be restored.(Compiled by Han Xiaomeng)
US can't influence Beijing's decision on HK

Political and public opinion elites in the US must understand that although they have the ability to instigate Hong Kongs radical protesters and make it harder for Hong Kong to restore order, they absolutely cannot influence Beijings decisions on Hong Kongs situation.Photo: ICPushed by media, high-ranking US officials recently made ambiguous statements on linking China-US trade negotiations with Hong Kong situation. But such statements, which try to interfere in Beijings moves, are not based on US national power or political resolve. Theyre more like a show that the US politics is not short of.Washington is actually reluctant to link China-US trade negotiations with other thorny problems. China-US trade talks have already been difficult for both sides. Washington has used all leverages, and it is highly possible to use other issues as bargaining chips to strengthen its status in negotiations. It will not use trade negotiations as a bargaining chip to push forward the US demands in other areas. The trade negotiations have already been difficult for Washington. It cannot afford any other burden.Some Americans lack a clear strategic estimation of their country. They still believe the US is capable of anything, and can even issue orders to a major power like China. But the US is forced to strategically contract. The US is still aggressive in public opinion and values infiltration, but its finance cannot support the superpower to spend lavishly on politics.The US failed to dictate Chinas choices on important issues in the past, and it is even more impossible to do so today. To refuse an unfair trade agreement, China has borne the unprecedentedly large tariff sticks and the US suppression on Huawei and other Chinese companies. After all of these, none of the US threats to impose sanctions on China will have any deterrent effect.Because of the trade war, the US has lost the ability to impose additional pressure on China. Chin...
Hong Kong police keep high morale

Dozens of water barriers are set up around a residential building for Hong Kong police officers and their relatives. When a stranger approaches the entrance, two security guards ask him his identity and the purpose of his visit.Wong Ka-lun, police officer of emergency unit of Kowloon East, sustained the most serious injury in his career as a police officer during a law enforcement operation on August 5 with one teeth being broken by ball bearing shot by rioter with slingshot. (Photo: GT)Hong Kong police and their family member are undergoing enormous pressure amid the prolonged riots and the smear campaign launched by the opposition groups."Weve been on high alert. This is how our life looks like now," said May, the wife of a Hong Kong officer who only wants to be addressed with first name.Her husband participated in law enforcement operations during the recent violent demonstrations. The couple lives in the building where many of their neighbors are police officers who have been working nonstop in recent weeks.May said her daughter was receiving growing number of hateful messages attacking her father.One night, the 19-year-old texted her mom"Can we move to the mainland to live?" she wrote.It was heartbreaking, the mother told the Global Times."When I received this text message, I felt so sad that the city has turned into a chaotic place and we, as Hongkongers, are so scared that were thinking about leaving it," May said.For the Hong Kong police force - one of the worlds finest - it has been a challenging and struggling time.Anti-government protesters hit the streets of different districts, blocked major transport junctions, damaged public properties and attacked police officers, leading Hong Kong into a chaotic and anarchical situation.As hundreds and thousands of police officers have been deployed at the frontline against the riots, they have been increasingly attacked by ...
Chinese students and scholars in Thailand call for end to HK unrest

(Photo: Xinhua)Bangkok (Peoples Daily)-Liu Xin, President of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) of Thailand, expressed concern on the recent protests in Hong Kong. As a Chinese student in Thailand, Liu emphasized how he and his classmates are concerned with the situation in Hong Kong."Violent protesters have caused disorder and disaster to Hong Kong. The illegal assembly and violent attacks are provocations against the authority of the Hong Kong SAR government,” Liu said while emphasizing the demonstrations are a provocation against the “one country, two systems” policy."We strongly condemn the violent actions, and we stand with the Hong Kong SAR government and the Hong Kong police force. We feel distressed since many Hong Kong students were involved in the attacks. Some of them were driven by external forces while others were tempted and used by people with ulterior motives," Liu said.While studying overseas, Chinese students acquire a better understanding of how valuable a unified and prosperous motherland is for all Chinese. "We hope that every student in Hong Kong can realize their errors, correct their ways, and make a contribution to the future of our country," Liu said.CSSA Vice President Zhao Jingnan expressed her anger and sorrow for Hong Kong.“Thailand and China have always been close. On average, more than 2,000 Hong Kong tourists visit Thailand daily. However, Hong Kong has fallen into chaos and disorder. We are angry with the violent protesters who have disturbed the stability of the city, their actions disguised as so-called democracy and freedom,” Zhao said.Zhao said that Hong Kong is part of China and therefore she strongly supports the "one country, two systems" policy, and will not allow a handful of violent protesters to represent the majority of young patriots, nor will their plan divide China.“People of Hong Kong, China and all overseas Chinese will not...
HK media reports former White House advisor had dinner with activists

Mark Simon, Jimmy Lai’s aide leaving with an assistant and Christian Whiton following from behind. (Photo: agencies)A former senior Trump administration advisor was seen eating at an upscale restaurant with Hong Kong pro-democracy activists on August 3, according to Hong Kong newspaper Takungpao.Christian Whiton was spotted with Jimmy Lai of Next Media Group and his aide Mark Simon, along with Martin Lee, Chairman of the Democratic Party, and former Chief Secretary Anson Maria Elizabeth Chan Fang On-sang.While serving the Trump administration, Whiton was a senior advisor for strategic communications at the US State Department. He advised on public diplomacy, media, and East Asia issues. He also served as an advisor to the Secretary of State, and US Ambassador to the United Nations.In a recent article, Whiton said that creating a crisis for the Chinese government during a time when trade negotiations between the US and China remain difficult would benefit US national interests, Takungpao reported.
Violence pales 'Pearl of the Orient' economic outlook

Violent radicals attempt to break into the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua)The flagrant violence has already taken a heavy toll on Hong Kongs already-weak economy.Tourism sector has turned from a summer boom into a chilly winter.The HKSAR government has announced a package of economy-boosting measures.by Xinhua writers Yi Ling, Fang Dong and Lou ChenHONG KONG, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- As protracted violence roiled Hong Kong, the Asian financial hub -- known as the "Pearl of the Orient" -- faces a dimmed economic outlook in the coming months. Calls are mounting among the public for immediate actions to stop violence and restore order.The demonstrations, which started over planned amendments to Hong Kongs ordinances concerning fugitive offenders, widened and turned violent over the past two months.Protesters exhibited all manners of blatant destructive activities from blocking railways and tunnels, attacking police, defacing the national emblem and the national flag, to paralyzing the operations of Hong Kong International Airport, and brutally assaulting innocent people.The flagrant violence has already taken a heavy toll on Hong Kongs already-weak economy.The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government revised downward the real economic growth forecast for 2019 as a whole to 0 to 1 percent, from an earlier estimate of 2 to 3 percent.According to Paul Chan, the HKSAR governments financial secretary, the risk of Hong Kong experiencing an economic downturn is significantly rising in the face of internal and external difficulties.He said the recent social incidents have hit retail, restaurants and tourism, worsening economic recession.TOURISM HIT HARDHong Kongs tourism sector has turned from a summer boom into a chilly winter of unemployment and economic hardship, said Wong Ka-ngai, chairman of the Hong Kong Tour Guides General Union.A pillar industry for Hong Kong, tourism ...
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Overseas Chinese rally against violence in Hong Kong

Chinese people including many students living across the world held rallies from August 16 to 18, expressing their opposition to violent protests in Hong Kong.Holding Chinese national flags and singing the national anthem, they rallied in different cities and called for the end of violence in Hong Kong and for love for the Hong Kong and the motherland.The rallies were held in cities like Cologne and Hamburg in Germany, Sydney in Australia, Paris in France and Toronto in Canada, following two months of radical demonstrations in Hong Kong.(Huang Jingjing contributed to the video and story)
Hong Kong wife of policeman tells her child to be strong and keep faith in love

“Yes, your father is a policeman. That fact won’t change. Amid abuse, intimidation and violence, dont get scared,” a mother, whose husband is a police officer in Hong Kong, told her child.She asked her child to be strong in face of waves of abuse and bullying targeting police in the city.“When we face difficulties, we should be strong. When others bully us, we should know how to protect ourselves. Remember that we haven’t done anything wrong,” the mother said in a letter to her child.A child visits Central Police Station to express her support for the police force in Hong Kong, August 10, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua)She expressed understanding and support for policemen like her husband, who have faced great physical and mental stress when maintaining public order. Police in Hong Kong have become a target of abuse amid recent radical protests and violent demonstrations.Despite the abuse, the mother told her child to keep faith in love and vowed that her family would stay and do their utmost to maintain peace and prosperity of the city.“Mom wants to stay in Hong Kong to spend time with my family and Hongkongers, and to work hard for Hong Kong until the very last minute,” she wrote.The letter was read in front of hundreds of thousands of local residents who participated in a rally Saturday afternoon to support the police and call for an end to violence.The following is the full text of the letter.Letter of a mother to her childDear child,Recently, groups of violent rioters broke the peace of Hong Kong. Only when I hear your innocent laughter, can I have a moment of happiness. Only when I look at your sweet sleeping face at night, can I have a moment of peace.That afternoon, you called me and cried in panic. It was through the window of your home that you saw the demonstrators in black on the street passing by the entrance to the building. I told you it was safe to stay home. I didnt tell you that your fathers colleagues who live in the dormitory of the po...
China urges EU to respect bilateral relations, not interfere in HK

(File photo: VCG)The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued a declaration concerning the situation in Hong Kong on Saturday, angering China."I want to reiterate that Hong Kong affairs are purely Chinas internal affairs, which brook no interference by any foreign government or organization," a spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU commented on this declaration.The spokesperson noted that the EU side, in disregard of Chinas objection, has repeatedly meddled in Hong Kong affairs and Chinas internal affairs."China is gravely concerned and is strongly opposed to such move," said the spokesperson.Since Hong Kongs return to China, the policy of "One Country, Two Systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong" and a high degree of autonomy has been effectively implemented. Hong Kong residents have enjoyed rights and freedoms as never before, the spokesperson said.China urged the EU side to observe international law and the basic norms governing international relations so as not to undermine the sound and steady growth of China-EU relations, the spokesperson added.
HK government, police condemn Saturday's illegal acts

File photo via CGTNThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and police condemned a series of illegal acts during protests that took place on Saturday, saying they challenge the rule of law in Hong Kong and breach the public peace.In a protest in Kowloon City District, some protesters deviated from the route approved by the Appeal Board on Public Meetings and Processions, occupying roads in Kowloon City District and Yau Tsim Mong District for their procession and blocking traffic.Some protesters vandalized the offices of members of the Legislative Council and damaged the facilities of an organization along the way.Some people also gathered outside a police station and targeted it with objects.Similar illegal acts also took place at a public event in Hung Hom.Police began dispersing the crowd at around 7 p.m. after repeated warnings issued to the protesters gathered in Mong Kok went unanswered.While respecting the rights to express views peacefully and freedom to participate in public meetings and processions, police also appeal to protesters to take into consideration public safety and public order, said a statement on the HKSAR governments website.Starting from June, Hong Kongs opposition and some radical forces have used the pretext of peaceful demonstrations to engage in violent behavior.
How violence has disrupted Hong Kong over last 2 months

HONG KONG, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Starting from June, Hong Kongs opposition and some radical forces have used the pretext of peaceful demonstration to engage in violent protests.Though the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said, on many occasions, that it has completely halted the amendments of two ordinances concerning the transfer of fugitive offenders, protesters continued to escalate violence and cause mayhem in Hong Kong.Here is a timeline of these violent activities that are aimed to trample the rule of law, sabotage social order, undermine national sovereignty and the "one country, two systems" principle.A violent radical vandalizes the regional emblem of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region after breaking and entering the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2019. (Photos: Xinhua)CHALLENGING GOVERNANCE AUTHORITYThe demonstrations, which started in June, repeatedly became violent clashes under the instigation of individuals with ulterior motives. Some radicals repeatedly mounted attacks on police. They surrounded Hong Kong police headquarters, disrupted government agencies and ransacked the Legislative Council (LegCo) building.-- On June 9, demonstrators started to protest against the proposed amendments. In the wee hours of June 10, well-organized radical protesters started attacking the LegCo building, blocking roads and assaulting police officers. They clashed with police, with some attempting to rob officers of their guns. Eight policemen were injured.-- On June 12, an illegal rally started around Admiralty, and some radical members stayed around the LegCo building until midnight. Well-organized protesters assaulted officers with bricks, home-made spears and even petrol bombs, injuring 22 police officers. Though police exercised restraint, the protesters continually assaulted their line of defense and forced police to use appropriate force to disperse demonstrators.-- On June 21, even afte...
An open Hong Kong under the rule of law shall not become a lawless place

Editors note: Lin Songtian, Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, published an article on three influential South African newspapers including The Star, Pretoria News and Business Dayon Friday. Here is the full text of the article.(Photo: Screenshot of the article)Known for its rule of law, openness and prosperity, Hong Kong is crowned as a shining Pearl in the East and one of the worlds three major financial hubs.However, in the past two months, Hong Kongs social order has fallen into chaos. Some anti-China right-wing forces in Hong Kong, under the pretext of opposing the amendments to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance and the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Ordinance, have organized demonstrations which have escalated into extremely illegal violent activities, overstepping the bottom line of the rule of law and arousing high concern of the international community.The chaos in Hong Kong has seriously affected its economy and peoples livelihood. According to reports, Hong Kongs economic indicators slumped across the board in the first six months of this year. Hong Kongs GDP grew by only 0.6% year on year in real terms in the second quarter of this year. Twenty-two countries and regions have issued travel safety alerts to Hong Kong. Whats more, the current situation in Hong Kong has severely dampened international investors confidence. South African Airways was once forced to suspend flights to Hong Kong, seriously affecting the normal business and personnel exchanges.In February last year, Chen Tongjia, a Hong Kong resident, fled back to Hong Kong after killing his pregnant girlfriend in Taiwan. Because there was no mutual legal assistance arrangement between Hong Kong and Taiwan, the HK court sentenced Chen Tongjia, a malicious murderer, to only 29 months in prison, causing strong dissatisfaction from the victims family and Hong Kong society.To avoid impunity and respond to the call of the peop...
Half a million people gather to call for ending violence in HK

A record number of nearly half a million people gathered at Tamar Park in Hong Kong Saturday afternoon to send out the loudest call for an end to violence and radicalism that has clouded the city since mid-June.A large crowd of residents take part in an anti-violence rally organized by Safeguard Hong Kong at Tamar Park, Hong Kong, Aug 17, 2019. (Photo:chinadaily.com.cn)Braving the drizzles, the 476,000 participants demanded an end to all violence and the desecration of national flags and emblems, as well as a halt to attacks on police stations and public facilities.The participants chanted slogans while waving placards, banners and the national flags and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region flags.The city was fed up with the endless illegal marches, they said.The rally was held after a tough week for the people of Hong Kong, with the citys aviation hub - Hong Kong International Airport - forced to cancel about a thousand flights on Monday and Tuesday, and a mainland tourist and a mainland reporter were assaulted and attacked by black-clad radicals at the airport on Tuesday night."Hong Kong was built up by Chinese people, not the British. And the young people here are throwing all of that away. Im disgusted by it," said Erich Beck, a retired Australian who has lived in Hong Kong for 28 years.Beck believes overseas elements are at play in the recent violent protests that have rocked the city, with the purpose to "poison Hong Kong" in order to hurt China. He joined hundreds of thousands of local residents in an anti-violence rally on Hong Kong Island Saturday afternoon.Beck called on the young people to think rationally about their behaviors. "How are you going to make it free or even better if it all been thrown away?"he said.The rally started at 5 pm when people from all walks of life took the stage to share their thoughts and common wishes. They included people from the education sector, law professionals, entertainment...
China's top legislature accuses some US senators of interfering in internal affairs after comments on Hong Kong

(Photo: CGTN)The Foreign Affairs Committee of Chinas National Peoples Congress (NPC) issued a statement on Saturday accusing some US lawmakers of interfering in Chinas internal affairs regarding Hong Kong.The statement said some US lawmakers were wrong to make comments whitewashing the violent crimes as a struggle for human rights and freedom. The same comments also misinterpreted Hong Kong police’s work to enforce the law and safeguard social order as violent repression, read the statement.The committee was referring to remarks made by US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Marco Rubio and Congressman Ted Yoho, in which they criticized the Chinese government and the Hong Kong police over the recent protests.The act has severely violated the rule of law and grossly interfered in Chinas domestic affairs, noted the committee.Regarding the violence in Hong Kong, the committee also pledged to punish the unlawful acts and defend the rule of law so as to safeguard social order and stability in Hong Kong.Hong Kong is an integral part of China, Hong Kong affairs are Chinas internal affairs, the committees spokesperson stressed, reiterating that the long-term stability and prosperity of Hong Kong will not be influenced by the few radical protesters or the external forces behind them.
Hong Kong police says will not use force if not attacked by protesters

Yeung Man-pun (L), commander of Kowloon City District and Tse Ming-yeung (R), commander of Central District, in a press conference held by Hong Kong police,August 16, 2019 shows. (Photo: Xinhua)A senior Hong Kong police officer said on Friday that the police will not use force if they do not face violent attacks by protesters.Yeung Man-pun, commander of Kowloon City District, made the remarks at a press briefing when replying a question concerning the polices handling of the protests in the past two months.When asked if the police force bears any responsibility for the increasing violence, Yeung said, "I think you have to set your logic correct. We are responsive. If there are no violent charging at our check lines, no one attacking us, attacking our police station, we are not gonna use force to stop it."Responding to another question, Yeung said, "We (the police force) all face tremendous pressure, long working hours, and arduous working conditions."He also expressed confidence that the police is capable of maintaining law and order in Hong Kong.The Hong Kong police said on Thursday that they have arrested 748 people during a series of violent protests since June 9. Among the arrested, 115 people have been charged with various offensives.During the operations, 177 police personnel have sustained injuries, including 11 policewomen.
Huge rally shows Hong Kong residents want peace

(Photo: Global Times)About 476,000 Hong Kong residents attended a Safeguard Hong Kong assembly at Tamar Park despite rain on Saturday afternoon, calling for an end to violence and chaos after weeks of anti-government protests that turned into riots.While waving Chinas national flags and holding banners reading "safeguard Hong Kong" and "support the police," hundreds and thousands people vowed to fight violence and save the city. "We support the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regions government. We support Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, and we support the Hong Kong police."The silent majority has spoken and their message is: Hong Kong has had enough.Over the past two months, the city has been sliding into an abyss, and local resident are outraged by the recent illegal attacks and assaults on ordinary people at the Hong Kong airport. The assembly also called for an end to protesters illegal demonstrations, desecration of the Chinese national flag and emblem, and the vandalizing of police stations and public facilities.Radical protesters -- mostly young people -- have been taking part in illegal demonstrations over the past two months, vandalizing public properties such as the Legislative Council, the liaison office of the central government in Hong Kong, offices of Hong Kong legislators, besieging the police stations in different districts and attacking police officers.Anti-government protesters also launched a non-cooperation movement, seriously disrupting public transport and hurting the interests of the public, leading the city into a very dangerous situation."Compared with the previous assembly, we see more people joining us and our target has become clearer: anti-violence, save Hong Kong, love China, love Hong Kong," a local resident named Michael who attended the event told the Global Times on Saturday.An anti-violence and save the city sentiment has bec...
China condemns US politicians’ false remarks on HK situations

A rioter waves a US national flag in Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong on August 11, 2019. (Photo: AFP)China has strongly condemned some US politicians false remarks on the Hong Kong situations, which conflate wrong and right, apply bigoted double standards and make them colluders with extremist and violent offenders.The list includes US Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell and Republican senator Marco Rubio.The mess and violence in Hong Kong have seriously violated the Constitution of China and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong SAR, contravening the one country, two systems" principle and trampling the social order in Hong Kong, You Wenze, a spokesperson for Chinas National Peoples Congress Foreign Affairs Committee, said at press conference in Beijing on Saturday.You said some US politicians have portrayed rioters violent crimes as fighting for human rights and freedoms, and distorted the proper conduct of Hong Kong police in cracking down on crime and maintaining social order.Such behavior is blatant interference in Chinas internal affairs, a double standard and in violation of the spirit of the rule of law, You said.The law will lose its dignity when violations go unpunished and maintaining social order and stability in Hong Kong must rely on the rule of law, he noted.Hong Kong affairs are Chinas internal affairs and Hong Kongs long-term prosperity and stability is the fundamental aspiration of all Chinese people, including the 7.5 million Hong Kong residents, and this will never be shaken by criminals, nor can it be changed by the interference of any external force, said the spokesperson.
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Chinese students rally in London to support HKSAR govt

Chinese students rallied at Trafalgar Square in London Saturday noon local time to voice their support for China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government.They shouted “One nation one China” and sang the Chinese national anthem to cheer for the HKSAR government.The rally condemned the latest violence following recent radical protests that seriously jeopardized the stability of Hong Kong and the recent rallies organized by radical protesters in London and Edinburgh.(Compiled by Bao Han)
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Hong Kong residents rally in support of HKSAR govt and police

Hong Kong residents rallied at the Tamar Park Saturday afternoon to voice their opposition to violence. (Photo: People's Daily)The rally themed Oppose Violence, Save Hong Kong took place near Hong Kong's Legislative Council Complex.Around 476,000 residents and representatives from all walks of life participated. Speeches were made by family members of the police, the educational community, the government, taxi drivers and the legal community.Hong Kong residents rallied at the Tamar Park Saturday afternoon to voice their opposition to violence. A sea of humanity of Hong Kong residents protesting violence. A sea of humanity of Hong Kong residents protesting violence.
Police in the west dealt with protesters like this
Hong Kong holds massive pro-government, anti-violence rally

Hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong people gathered on Saturday at Tamar Park in Admiralty to support the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and condemn violence following recent radical protests that seriously jeopardized the stability of the city.Despite of the rain, people dressed up in blue and white from business, local communities and the political sphere at Tamar Park around 5 pm, voicing opposition to the violence at recent anti-extradition bill protests over the past month.Hong Kong residents rallied at the Tamar Park Saturday afternoon to voice their opposition to violence. (Photo: Peoples Daily)(Photo: Peoples Daily)“Safeguard HK, Come on HK!” Chan Yung, vice-chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong, told a crowd at the assembly. The event went on as normal despite the rain and rumors of cancelation due to rain.Some speakers, including a TV host, movie stars, politicians, business representatives and ordinary Hong Kong people spoke on stage, and strongly criticized violence at recent demonstrations that severely harmed the stability and harmony of Hong Kong.(Photo: Peoples Daily)A great many Hong Kong residents headed to the Tamar Park. (Photo: Orangenews)Natalis Chan Pak Cheung, a local TV host and film actor, called on people to be brave and stand for justice. “Nobody here will be afraid of getting wet in the rain, as you are so brave to speak for justice!” he said. Before the assembly, some opposition representatives spread rumors the assembly was canceled due to bad weather.The number of participants reached 316,000 as of 7 pm, according to rally organizers.Some representatives at the rally earlier predicted that the number of participants at Saturday’s rally would reach 500,000, the largest-ever rally to support the government and police since tensions over the extradition bill grew.Some foreign journalists could not stop trying to tarni...
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Dark faces of HK rioters blacked out by Western media
HK residents to rally against violence

Hong Kong is expected to see a large number of people coming out to say no to violence and pull the city back from "the brink of a dangerous situation" that many have warned of on Saturday.The rally will be held from 5 to 6:30pm at Tamar Park on Hong Kong Island.Hong Kong has seen protesters block roads, light fires, siege government buildings and police stations more than 70 times in 18 days since June 9. Protests have also affected the normal operation of Hong Kong International Airport, one of the worlds busiest traffic hubs.Hong Kong police announced on Friday that they had rejected protest march permissions at three locations over the weekend－To Kwa Wan, Hung Hom and Hong Kong Island－on security grounds. A public gathering at Victoria Park was approved.(With inputs from China Daily)
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'No one has the right do such violence in HK'

“I watched the violence last night, the vandalism thing, disgusting thing you see here and I just cried,” said Peter Bentley, a Briton who has lived and worked in Hong Kong for over 30 years, during an interview on the violent acts of storming the Legislative Councilon July 1 in Hong Kong.He believes that Hong Kong is a place of

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