BEIJING - China's top leaders continued to express their support for Hong Kong's embattled chief executive Carrie Lam, with President Xi Jinping praising her courage and determination in dealing with the city's protests.
"The central government fully affirms of the courage and commitment you have shown during this unusual period in Hong Kong." These meetings come as protests continued in Hong Kong over the weekend, with skirmishes between police and protesters in shopping malls. Unhappiness with Mrs Lam and her administration is growing - in district elections last month, pro-democracy candidates won nearly 90 per cent of seats.
She also pointed out that the situation facing Hong Kong was unprecedented since its reunification with China in 1997. "The SAR government must continue its efforts, end violence and stop the chaos in accordance with the law and restore order," Mr Li said in his opening remarks, which were broadcast by Cable TV.
Carrie Lam's army pointing a gun directly at journalist yesterday. Source: RTHK
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
China gives Hong Kong leader 'unwavering support'China's premier told beleaguered Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Monday that she had Beijing's 'unwavering support' after a huge rally earlier this month and her government's thrashing at recent local elections. The city has been upended by six months of massive pro-democracy protests
Source: YahooSG - 🏆 3. / 71 Read more »
Five held over man's death in Hong Kong protestsHe was the second person in less than a week to die in protest-linked incidents.
Source: BusinessTimes - 🏆 15. / 51 Read more »
Chinese Premier says Hong Kong not yet out of its 'dilemma'Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said in a meeting with Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Monday that the Asian financial hub was not yet out of its ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »
Chinese President Xi vows support for Hong Kong leader: mediaChinese President Xi vows support for HongKong leader: media
Source: BusinessTimes - 🏆 15. / 51 Read more »
China's Xi vows support for Hong Kong leader during 'most difficult' timeChinese President Xi Jinping met Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in Beijing on Monday, saying he recognised her courage to govern the Asian financial hub in these 'most difficult' times. 'The situation in Hong Kong in 2019 was the most complex and difficult since its return to the motherland
Source: YahooSG - 🏆 3. / 71 Read more »
Chinese police confirm Hong Kong cross-border bridge arrestsHONG KONG: China announced Monday (Dec 16) they have arrested more than one person at a temporary police checkpoint on a mega cross-border bridge, ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »