Central government spokesperson strongly condemns HK rioters' petrol bomb attacks on police

A spokesperson for the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council on Aug 12 strongly condemned the acts of a very small number of rioters in Hong Kong who on Aug 11 hurled petrol bombs at the police, causing injuries.

"We express extreme anger and strong condemnation against such atrocious and reckless acts of severe crime," said spokesperson Yang Guang.

The spokesperson also expressed solicitude for the police injured.