Hong Kong police operations chief plays down furore over minister’s remarks that officers ‘are not always the good guys’
Chris Tang calls for mutual understanding and vows force will serve public ‘wholeheartedly’ as he accepts development secretary’s explanation
Chris Tang Ping-keung, police director of operations, said while he understood the feelings of frontline colleagues concerning comments made last week by Secretary for Development Michael Wong Wai-lun, outsiders might see the matter differently.
Speaking on a radio programme, Tang said: “We understand the concern and feelings of our colleagues. In fact, the minister has already explained himself and reiterated his appreciation and support for police.
“We will continue to work wholeheartedly for the Hong Kong people.”
The minister has already explained himself and reiterated his appreciation and support for police
The remark ruffled feathers at the Junior Police Officers’ Association, which represents two-thirds of the 30,000-strong force in Hong Kong. In a letter to the development minister, group chairman Lam Chi-wai said Wong’s comment “deeply hurt officers’ confidence”.