China throws weight behind HK leader

China’s state media have strongly backed Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung, praising his performance while condemning protests as “chaos”.

The support in Communist Party paper People’s Daily comes as student activists threaten to occupy government buildings if Mr Leung does not resign.

Police and government have again called on protesters to disperse.

The protesters are angry at China’s plan to vet candidates for polls in 2017, saying they want full democracy.

On Wednesday China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi also warned against “illegal” protests and foreign interference.

BBC