The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government needs to be more courageous in carrying out effective measures to end riots, according to Hong Kong’s former security minister. “Some foreigners who live here also expressed their hope for an end to the violence, and have asked me why Beijing wouldn’t step in and come to help us reach this goal,” Ip said. While Hong Kong society has been urged to take “ending riots” a top priority, the former secretary for security expects Lam’s office to carry out more effective and decisive measures to end the riots. “As far as I know, there has been a growing fear among the mainland partners of some lawyers, consultants and accountants in Central Hong Kong. As district elections loom, if the situation goes out of control, Ip added, it would be difficult to hold smooth elections.

Source: Manila Times November 16, 2019 16:17 UTC