Hong Kong leader warns of 'resistance' on handover anniversary

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Hong Kong leader warns of 'resistance' on handover anniversary
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HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leader said the city must guard against 'destructive forces engaging in soft resistance' as it marked the 26th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule on Saturday (Jul 1). Britain ceded the long-time colony to China in 1997 under a 50-year governance model known as '

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's leader said the city must guard against"destructive forces engaging in soft resistance" as it marked the 26th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule on Saturday .one country, two systemsThese rights - such as the freedom of assembly - set Hong Kong apart from the mainland, and Jul 1 was once a day of demonstrations for the city's outspoken civil society.

On Saturday, ex-security chief turned leader John Lee said Hong Kong was"largely stable" now, but was still being targeted by countries that oppose China's rise.

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