Riot police officers make mass arrests in Wong Tai Sin following scuffles during a mass rally on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, on October 1, 2019. Photo: James Wendlinger
Opinion
Opinion
Hong Kong protests: to bridge city’s ‘blue’ and ‘yellow’ divide, police watchdog must walk the talk
- While those in the ‘blue’ camp vociferously defend the police, ‘yellow ribbons’ are ready to believe the worst of the force
- If the police watchdog is to be trusted, it must be seen to act proactively. The recent case of a tussle over video footage would be a good place to start
Riot police officers make mass arrests in Wong Tai Sin following scuffles during a mass rally on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, on October 1, 2019. Photo: James Wendlinger