China appoints former paramilitary chief as new Hong Kong garrison commander

Published:Dec 7, 202311:01
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China appoints former paramilitary chief as new Hong Kong garrison commander


Peng, who holds the rank of main basic, was beforehand the deputy chief of employees of China's paramilitary police drive, the People's Armed Police. His appointment was signed into order by Chinese President Xi Jinping, CCTV mentioned.
According to the Global Times, a nationalist tabloid printed by the official People's Daily, Peng was beforehand additionally chief of employees of the Armed Police Force in Xinjiang, the place Washington says Beijing is committing genocide in opposition to Uyghurs and different Muslim teams. China denies abuses in Xinjiang.
The PLA maintains a garrison in Hong Kong, however its actions are largely low-profile. Under the worldwide monetary hub's mini-constitution, the Basic Law, protection and international affairs are managed by Communist Party leaders in Beijing.CCTV additionally quoted Peng as saying that he would in his new appointment work with all members of the garrison to comply with the command of the ruling Communist Party and Xi, and resolutely defend nationwide sovereignty and safety pursuits.
Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997 with the promise that wide-ranging particular person rights can be protected.
But pro-democracy activists and rights teams say freedoms have been eroded, particularly since China imposed a new nationwide safety regulation after months of at occasions violent pro-democracy protests in 2019.
Hong Kong and Chinese authorities deny curbing freedoms and say the regulation was vital to revive order after extended unrest.



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