Hong Kong Leader Denounces Protesters’ Strike As ‘Violence’ And Defends Police Actions

Hong Kong Leader Denounces Protesters’ Strike As ‘Violence’ And Defends Police Actions
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam speaks during a press conference in Hong Kong on Nov. 11, 2019. Anthony Kwan/Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defended police actions and slammed protesters as “rioters” during a press conference on Nov. 11 evening to address escalated violence in the city.

On Monday morning, a 21-year-old protester was shot in the abdomen at close range by a police officer in the neighborhood of Sai Wan Ho. He is currently in critical condition.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
journalist
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based journalist. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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