Hong Kong police shot and critically wounded a protester and a man was set on fire on Monday as the territory spiraled into violence, prompting a warning from a Chinese editor that the mainland People's Liberation Army could step in at any time
HONG KONG - Hong Kong police shot and critically wounded a protester and a man was set on fire on Monday in violence that prompted leader Carrie Lam to denounce"enemies of the people" and drew a chilling warning from a senior Chinese newspaper editor.
"If there's still any wishful thinking that by escalating violence, the Hong Kong ... government will yield to pressure, to satisfy the so-called political demands, I'm making this statement clear and loud here: that will not happen." There have been almost daily protests in Hong Kong, but it was rare for tear gas to be fired during working hours in Central, lined with bank headquarters and top-brand shops. Some offices closed early.
"You have the backing of not only Hong Kong and Chinese people, but also Chinese soldiers and People's Liberation Army in Hong Kong," Hu Xijin wrote on his blog."They can go into Hong Kong to provide support at any time."Police fired live rounds at close range at protesters in Sai Wan Ho on the eastern side of Hong Kong island and one 21-year-old protester was wounded. Police said the victim was in critical condition.
The fallen man is pinned to the ground by an officer holding a gun to his head. The man in white escapes."My friend didn’t actually attack the police or do anything," Rigan, 19, said."They just shot him. My friend is optimistic, friendly and willing to help others."
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