China says ‘firmly supports’ Hong Kong police after US criticises shooting of protester

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HONG KONG: China issued its 'firm support' for Hong Kong's police on Tuesday (Nov 12), a day after a local officer shot a protester at close range ...

"No matter which country you are in, seizing a police officer's gun, attacking a police officer who is on duty, threatening the life and safety of an on duty police officer, is certainly not allowed and will definitely be forcefully countered by the local police.

Addressing the shooting incident, senior superintendent of police public relations Kong Wing-Cheung said the officer in question had been confronted by a group of people.Police fire tear gas towards protesters at the Chinese University of Hong Kong , Nov 12, 2019. Regarding the burning of a man in Ma On Shan on Monday, Kong said the incident was yet another example of rioters using “random and indiscriminate violence” against innocent people.A university students throws an object at riot police as they standoff during a protest at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

 

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