China has appointed a new leader best known for destroying crosses on churches as head of China’s office in Hong Kong.
Xia Baolong has been a long-time ally of President Xi Jinping, as reported by The Guardian. He replaced Zhang Xiaoming as Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office on Thursday.
Baolong’s appointment is a sign that China is not budging on maintaining power over the semi-autonomous city, despite Hong Kong’s violent and persistent protests.
“It signals that China will bring Hong Kong under closer scrutiny and tighten control over all aspects of the city,” said Willy Lam, adjunct professor at Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Other Hong Kong citizens are concerned about Baolong’s close allegiance to President Xi.
Source: Christian Headlines
All Content & Images are provided by the acknowledged source