Beijing Sets Up Crisis Center in Mainland to Deal with Hong Kong Protests: Report

Beijing Sets Up Crisis Center in Mainland to Deal with Hong Kong Protests: Report
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's Chief Executive and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attend an inauguration ceremony in Hong Kong, China on July 1, 2017. Keith Tsuji/Getty Images
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The Chinese regime is considering replacing its official liaison to Hong Kong, as it struggles to handle the ongoing crisis in the city, Reuters reported on Nov. 25.

The outlet also reported, citing unnamed sources, Beijing has established a crisis command center in the mainland border city of Shenzhen where top regime officials meet to deliberate on strategy in response to the protests.

Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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