China on Tuesday called major pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong “illegal”, as State media insisted Beijing would not give in but would wait for public opinion to turn against the protests.
Tens of thousands in the global financial hub have been vowing not to end their street blockades until Beijing authorities grant them fully democratic leadership elections.
Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said this at a regular briefing. that “an illegal assembly” was held in Hong Kong beginning Sunday followed by "a series of illegal activities".