Chinese official says Hong Kong can handle its protests

A senior Chinese official in Hong Kong expressed confidence on September 25 in ability of local authorities to restore calm to protest-wracked city. While t definitive, his comments reinforce thinking that Chinese government is t preparing to intervene, even though protests are expected to mar celebrations next week of 70 years of Communist Party rule in China.“We believe (Hong Kong) government has capability to calm down current situation,” said Song Ru’an, deputy commissioner of foreign ministry office in semi-automous Chinese city. Months of protests with end in sight prompted speculation earlier that China might send in troops to end disturbances.

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Protesters unfurled a huge banner reing “I wish glory to Hong Kong”

Protesters unfurled a huge banner reing “I wish glory to Hong Kong” inside a luxury shopping mall Wednesday. More protests are planned this weekend and on Oct. 1 anniversary of founding of People’s Republic of China. Song said it was to be expected that “one country, two systems” framework under which Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997 would encounter difficulties because of its unprecedented nature.“Indeed we have come across some problems in implementing ‘one country, two systems’ here in Hong Kong, and some problems are grave, which needs serious consideration,” he said, answering questions through an interpreter at a briefing for foreign media. Under “one country, two systems,” former British colony became part of China but retained its own legal system and greater freedoms than in mainland China.

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protests were sparked by a proposed extrition law that would have allowed suspects to be sent to China to face trial. Activists say that as a threat to legal rights that Hong Kong residents have under framework. Hong Kong government has said it will withdraw legislation, but protesters’ demands have grown to include fully democratic elections, an amnesty for arrested protesters and an investigation into alleged police violence against demonstrators. Song said Chinese government is reflecting on both successes and insufficiencies of “one country, two systems” to improve its implementation, but that its original mission and principles would remain unchanged.

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