HK’s ‘silent majority’ slams radicals

After violent clashes on the streets of Hong Kong and political rants interrupted normal lives, a wave of anti-violence and rational sentiment has been gaining strength over the past few days, creating what many argue is a necessary response to radical elements that put the city’s prosperity at risk.

Clearly frustrated by recent events, prominent figures in business and politics, and concerned ordinary residents in Hong Kong have become increasingly keen to speak out against the violent actions of secessionists that have disrupted their daily lives and threatened their future.