#LIVE: Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office officers have arrived. Yang Guang, in the middle, is news spokesman for HKMAO. Xu Luying, who has the same job, is on the right. http://sc.mp/bppc pic.twitter.com/hu9MbOwRkX
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#LIVE: Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office officers have arrived. Yang Guang, in the middle, is news spokesman for HKMAO. Xu Luying, who has the same job, is on the right. http://sc.mp/bppc pic.twitter.com/hu9MbOwRkX
#LIVE: Yang notes the recent protests, and the bill’s suspension. He expresses the central government’s “understanding and respect” for that move.http://sc.mp/bppc
#LIVE: He said the recent unrest has “created serious negative impacts for Hong Kong in economic... aspects.”
He refers to violent clashes and the police’s discovery of suspected bomb-making equipment.http://sc.mp/bppc
#LIVE: Yang said the rule of law is the foundation of Hong Kong’s success, and the central government would firmly support Carrie Lam and Hong Kong police, and other authorities in punishing those responsible for the protests. http://sc.mp/bppc pic.twitter.com/R0YdwEgUyH
#LIVE: Yang says Beijing highly appreciates the work of Hong Kong police, and that Yuen long's "radical protesters" caused more than 20 injuries. http://sc.mp/bppc #extraditionbill #hkprotestspic.twitter.com/yqynAe7xxX
#LIVE: Yang said the central government has three hopes for Hong Kong.
1. Firmly oppose violence;
2. Firmly safeguard the rule of law;
3. That society can get out of political conflicts as soon as possible http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbill
#LIVE: Asked what Beijing would do to assure Hong Kong that "one country, two systems" would be in place, Yang says: "This depends on how they understand the situation. It is a complete ideology." http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbill
#LIVE: Yang says Carrie Lam “has done lots of work since taking office”.
“We have noted that the government has done a thorough review of its deficiencies ... be more inclusive and listen to different opinions.” http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbill
#LIVE: "We especially understand the huge pressure facing the Hong Kong police and their families, & would like to salute officers who have been fearlessly sticking to their posts & fulfilling their duties against all odds." http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbill
#LIVE: Yang sidesteps a question by reporters on protesters' demand to set up an independent inquiry into police actions, reiterating that restoring order remains Hong Kong's top priority. http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbill
#LIVE: Yang notes once again the contribution of the city’s embattled police force. "They have done their best to protect society and stability, and made a great degree of sacrifice.” http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbillpic.twitter.com/PM1fys23lG
#LIVE: Asked whether the Hong Kong garrison of the Chinese army would be deployed on the streets, Yang says the Garrison Law and the Basic Law have clear statements on that question, and he has nothing to add. http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbill
#LIVE: Yang says: "Hong Kong is China's Hong Kong. Hong Kong's internal affairs are those of China. Interference is not allowed." http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbillpic.twitter.com/oiHCzc9QbK
#LIVE: The two spokespersons have left without taking further questions. Some journalists rush to the podium as the 40-minute conference closes. http://sc.mp/bppc #hkprotests #extraditionbill
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