The violent protests in Hong Kong are, in essence, a continuation of pressure onChinaexerted by certain Western countries, Grigory Trofimchuk, a Russian expert in the field of foreign policy, defense and security, said in a recent interview with People's Daily Online.
Trofimchuk believes that the riots taking place in Hong Kong began with protectionism provoked by theUnited Statesa few years ago. In his opinion, the purpose of certain western countries to support Hong Kong violence is to testChina's reaction and provoke the Chinese government into making a harsh response.
However, the Chinese government has responded to the riots appropriately within the framework of the law, curbing the momentum of destructive provocation.
The violent behavior of the rioters, including attacking police stations and police officers on August 24, is proof that the agenda of those who wanted to destabilize Hong Kong will not succeed, Trofimchuk said.