Beijing’s Hong Kong warning

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China gave a full-throated endorsement of Hong Kong's police, backed Carrie Lam as chief executive, and warned against more violent protests and what it claims is outside interference. In a rare briefing in Beijing, the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office said recent events have gone "far beyond the scope of peaceful march and demonstration. Check out our live blog.