HK urged to oppose violence, focus on growth

Central government firmly supports authorities of SAR adhering to rule of law, spokesman says

People from all walks of life in Hong Kong should oppose and resist violence, stand firm in defense of the rule of law and concentrate on developing the city's economy and improving livelihoods, Yang Guang, a spokesman for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Monday.

The recent violent attacks have had a severe impact on the rule of law, public order, economy and global image of Hong Kong, Yang said at a news conference on the central government's view of the recent situation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.