China hints at deployment of military in Hong Kong to quell anti-extradition protests that have raged for past 2 months
The Chinese military on Wednesday warned pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that it could deploy its soldiers on the city government’s request in the wake of continuing anti-extradition protests. Beijing: The Chinese military on Wednesday warned pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong that it could deploy its soldiers on the city government’s request to maintain law and order in the wake of anti-Beijing demonstrations against a bill allowing extraditions to China. “We are closely following the developments in Hong Kong, especially the violent attack against the central government liaison office by radicals on 21 July,” Wu said. Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post while interpreting Wu’s comments reported that the article states that the Hong Kong government, in accordance with the Basic Law – the city’s mini-constitution – can ask the central government for assistance from the PLA’s Hong Kong garrison in maintaining public order and for disaster relief.
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