Hong Kong government resolutely opposed to Occupy Central, says chief executive CY Leung
Leung says any meeting with protesters cannot be based on revocation of Beijing poll ruling
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying reiterated yesterday that the government was resolutely opposed to the Occupy Central movement and the police would handle the situation in accordance with the law.
He said the civil disobedience movement aimed to coerce the central and Hong Kong governments through unlawful action to paralyse core areas of the city.
"It's not ordinary expression of views by residents but unlawful intimidating actions," Leung said.
The State Council's Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said the central government firmly opposed all illegal activities that could undermine the rule of law and jeopardise social order.
The central government offered strong backing to the Hong Kong government in its efforts to maintain social stability and protect residents.
Speaking at government headquarters yesterday afternoon, Leung said the government "highly appreciates and approves" of students caring about current issues, but they had to express their concerns in a "peaceful and rational environment".