Zhao Leji, the sixth-ranking member in the Communist Party’s Politburo Standing Committee and the nation’s anti-corruption tsar, briefed delegates at a meeting in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Zhao Leji, the sixth-ranking member in the Communist Party’s Politburo Standing Committee and the nation’s anti-corruption tsar, briefed delegates at a meeting in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Tough warning to Hong Kong given by top Chinese leader, who urges recognition of Beijing’s sovereignty

State leader Zhao Leji tells local delegates that central government will not tolerate anyone using city’s autonomy as a cover to harm the mainland

Zhao Leji, the sixth-ranking member in the Communist Party’s Politburo Standing Committee and the nation’s anti-corruption tsar, briefed delegates at a meeting in Beijing. Photo: AFP
Zhao Leji, the sixth-ranking member in the Communist Party’s Politburo Standing Committee and the nation’s anti-corruption tsar, briefed delegates at a meeting in Beijing. Photo: AFP
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