'Umbrella revolution' defeated

HONG KONG POLICE ON THURSDAY TOOK LONG-AWAITED action to clear the largest stronghold of the illegal "Occupy Central" campaign. The successful clearing operation officially spelled defeat for the "umbrella revolution" - the Hong Kong version of the "color revolution".

The political adventure, supported by outside forces that have been scheming to counter the rise of China, went against the overall interests of Hong Kong society and the nation - as well as the will of Hong Kong residents. Nearly 83 percent of respondents told an opinion poll in late November that they wanted the protesters to end their actions immediately.

The "Occupy" movement has inflicted great damage on the Special Administrative Region. Aside from causing huge economic losses, it has also torn the SAR's social fabric apart. Even worse, it has attacked established beliefs about the rule of law - one of the cornerstones of the city's stability and prosperity.