Australian Prime Minister Rejects Chinese Regime’s Rhetoric on HK Protests

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison talks to the media at a press conference announcing his new Cabinet at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 26, 2019. Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected China’s claim that mass protests in Hong Kong are showing “sprouts of terrorism” and called for a peaceful resolution to the 10-week stand-off.

Thousands of travellers remain stuck in the Chinese territory after anti-government protesters forced the closure of its busy international airport on Monday.