President Xi sets up big police to fight terrorism in Xinjiang Controlling Chinese forces in Hong Kong
On January 10, Bloomberg News reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping has appointed Major General Peng Jingtang, deputy chief of staff of the Xinjiang anti-terrorism police force. An area where Western nations like the United States have been accused of a brutal crackdown on the Uighur Muslim minority. became the commander of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China in Hong Kong
The appointment has fueled fears that China will pursue a more aggressive security policy in Hong Kong. which is the financial center in Asia under the rule of China under the policy of one country, two systems
In a statement released by China’s Ministry of Defense of the appointment, it said: Major General Peng will work to protect sovereignty. Security and national interests and protect the stability of Hong Kong
However, a few years ago The Beijing government has appointed high-ranking officials with experience in crackdowns. came to play an important role in Hong Kong At the beginning of 2020, President Xi’s trusted corruption suppressor, Luo Huining, was appointed. became head of the China Liaison Office in Hong Kong In the same year, Xia Baolong was established, famous for his campaign once morest the church in Zhejiang Province. became director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of China
The South China Morning Post reported that last week The PLA troops in Hong Kong also held the exercises to demonstrate their confidence and commitment to protecting Hong Kong. After President Xi called on the Chinese military to use the latest technology to win any wars that may arise in the future
