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Commander of Chinese military in Hong Kong warns that protests are 'intolerable'

BEIJING - Chen Daoxiang, commander of the People's Liberation Army garrison in Hong Kong, said at a celebration of the Chinese army Wednesday night that recent protests were "intolerable" and that the military was ready to support Chinese sovereignty and maintain stability in Hong Kong.

"We resolutely support the action to maintain Hong Kong's rule of law by the people who love the nation and the city, and we are determined to protect national sovereignty, security, stability and the prosperity of Hong Kong," Chen said.

The PLA garrison also released a self-promotional

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