Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/09/02
By: Chi Shu-fang and Evelyn Kao

Taipei, Sept. 2 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Monday that the government will provide

necessary assistance to Hong Kong people in Taiwan based on humanitarian considerations as anti-government protests have continued for months in the former British colony and the situation shows no sign of dying down.

Tsai made the remarks after hearing briefings by relevant government agencies at the National Security Council on the latest development in Hong Kong as the anti-extradition law protests there have morphed into an anti-government movement.

Tsai called on Beijing to keep its promise to uphold Hong Kong's autonomy and should not take Taiwan's and other country's concerns over Hong Kong protesters as an excuse for alleged intervention by foreign forces.

She also said the Hong Kong government should avoid using excessive force and violence but should peacefully and rationally resolve conflict and reduce antagonism between the government and the people through constructive dialogue.    [FULL  STORY]