Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam ruled out any concessions to protesters amid escalating violence.

"I have repeatedly said that violence does not bring solutions, only causes more violence," Lam said at a press conference in Hong Kong today. "Concessions just because escalating violence will make the situation worse. On the other hand, we should consider all measures to end the violence."

The situation in Hong Kong has been unstable for the past four months, stemming from protests against the extradition bill that will allow suspects to be brought to places where there is no extradition treaty with the special zone, including mainland China. Although the government withdrew the bill, protesters still demanded other demands, including Ms. Lam's resignation and opening an independent investigation into alleged police violence against protesters.

Tensions have escalated since Lam issued a ban on protesters wearing masks and masks on Oct. 4 to "deter rebel elements and assist police in law enforcement".

Hong Kong police on 13/10 said the violence "reached a life-threatening threshold" after the protester detonated homemade bombs, stabbed knives aimed at officers and threw 20 petrol bombs at anti-police stations. violent. Protesters, meanwhile, accused police of over-suppressing by injuring thousands of people, even with live bullets.

During a visit to Hong Kong on October 13, US Senator Josh Hawley warned the special zone is in danger due to police abuses. However, Ms. Lam rejected this comment. "The Hong Kong police are a professional and civilized force. I want politicians to ask themselves if massive acts of violence, petrol bombing, arson and police attacks happen in the country. what will they do? "she said.

The protests left Hong Kong's economy struggling and facing the first recession in a decade. During the press conference, Ms. Lam said the government would focus on housing and land initiatives, seeking to restore the city's future prospects.