Hong Kong's security chief backs China's proposed law, says 'terrorism' growing in city

Hong Kong’s security chief extended his support to China’s proposed national security legislation saying city has lost its peace with growing terrorism. John Lee, Secretary for Security, said in a statement that violence has been escalating in Hong Kong with many cases involving explosives and genuine firearms.

“Terrorism is growing in city and activities which harm national security, such as ‘Hong Kong independence’, become more rampant,” said Lee.

Referring to pro-democracy protests, 62-year-old security chief for China’s semi-automous region said that Hong Kong has changed from one of safest cities in world to a city shrouded in show of violence. Lee displayed his support for bill presented by National People’s Congress and said that will le all disciplinary forces to discharge ir duties for safeguarding national security.

 "I fully support NPC's draft Decision on establishing and improving legal system and enforcement mechanisms for HKSAR to safeguard national security which allows Hong Kong to be back on track, ensuring its long-term prosperity and stability," he ded.

On May 24, Hundreds of demonstrators took to streets of Hong Kong to protest against proposed law and reportedly chanted slogans like “Liberate Hong Kong”, “Stand with Hong Kong”, and “Revolution of our times”. Lee said that it was a “rical and violent” act and a number of incent citizens and police officers were injured.

“Today's incident proves need and urgency of Decision to be deliberated by NPC,” asserted Lee.

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'Disastrous proposal': Pompeo

Earlier, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo h said that China’s proposed national security legislation would a “death knell” to Beijing promise of higher automy for Hong Kong. Calling move “unilateral and arbitrary”, Pompeo condemned decision to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong. top US diplomat said that China bypassed Hong Kong’s well-established legislative processes and igre will of people. 

“ United States strongly urges Beijing to reconsider its disastrous proposal, abide by its international obligations, and respect Hong Kong’s high degree of automy,” said State Secretary.

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(Im: AP)