Hunt says Britain will be ‘unwavering’ in support for Hong Kong
The foreign ministry in Beijing has accused the UK of ‘interfering’ in Chinese internal affairs.
The foreign ministry in Beijing has accused the UK of ‘interfering’ in Chinese internal affairs.
Damage was done to the building 22 years after the former British colony was returned to China.
There have been weeks of protest in the former British colony sparked initially by a proposed extradition law to China which has since been suspended.
The Foreign Secretary also noted the significance of recent protests in the former British colony.
The city’s leader has been criticised for backing legislation that would have allowed suspects to be extradited to mainland China to face trial.
Police estimated 53,000 people turned out at a rally in support of officers on Sunday.
The Betfred Super League leaders face the second-placed Wolves in a much-hyped contest at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Protesters are demanding leader Carrie Lam formally withdraws proposed changes to extradition laws.
The former British territory’s security secretary has rejected suggestions he should resign over tactics used during Sunday’s demonstration.
Carrie Lam’s plea for ‘another chance’ drew criticism.
Carrie Lam acknowledged it was unlikely she could win public trust in the bill, which would allow some suspects to face trial in Chinese courts.
Joshua Wong, a prominent activist leader, also rallied the crowd after his release from prison.
Wong served a two-month sentence for contempt related to his involvement in the 2014 protests.
Organisers said two million people joined a march calling for the territory’s chief executive to quit after she postponed extradition legislation.
Chief executive Carrie Lam ‘pledged to adopt a most sincere and humble attitude’.