Beijing offers no explanation for appointing of Luo Huining to head its liaison officeChina has replaced a top official in Hong Kong as anti-government protests in the semi-autonomous territory enter their eighth month. Luo Huining, the former Communist party chief for Shanxi province, has been appointed head of China’s liaison office in Hong Kong, the official Xinhua news agency said. The protests, which began in early June, have turned violent at times, with hardline demonstrators clashing with police. The violence has eased in the past month, but sporadic clashes have continued. The protesters are demanding fully democratic elections for Hong Kong’s leader and legislature and an investigation into police use of force to suppress their demonstrations.

Source: The Guardian January 04, 2020 13:41 UTC