A protester sets a Bank of China branch in Tsuen Wan on fire during a rally against the government’s announcement of a ban on wearing masks at public assemblies in Hong Kong. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam calls on public to condemn violence and rioters after ‘very dark night’ in city
- In five-minute video released on Saturday afternoon, Lam defends decision to invoke colonial-era law for first time in more than half a century
- Hong Kong remains in lockdown with MTR network still at standstill and shopping centres and banks all closed
A protester sets a Bank of China branch in Tsuen Wan on fire during a rally against the government’s announcement of a ban on wearing masks at public assemblies in Hong Kong. Photo: Winson Wong