New HK police chief vows to uphold law

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Hong Kong's newly appointed police commissioner pledged on Tuesday to take on the responsibility to continue to uphold the rule of law amid the city's prolonged social unrest.

Tang Ping-keung made his debut at Police Headquarters in Wan Chai after being appointed commissioner by the State Council. Tang replaced Lo Wai-chung, who retired after serving in the Hong Kong Police Force for 35 years.