China appoints Chris Tang Ping-Keung as new police chief in Hong Kong

China has appointed new police chief in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government said the new chief's appointment was made on the recommendation and nomination of Chief Executive Carrie Lam and with the final approval of the State Council in Beijing.

The new chief, Chris Tang Ping-Keung, said rebutting fake accusations against police and reassuring the public about the force's mission would be among his



priorities. Tang has been on the police force for more than 30 years and takes over from Lo Wai-Chung, who is retiring after 35 years of service.

Meanwhile, about 100 anti-government protesters remained holed up at a Hong Kong university today, unsure what to do next as food supplies dwindled and a police siege of the campus entered its third day.