In response to the violence in Hong Kong, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said, "The behaviors of some of the radical demonstrators have touched the bottom line of the 'One Country, Two Systems,' and cannot be tolerated. We firmly support the Hong Kong SAR government in taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the central institutions stationed in Hong Kong, uphold the rule of law in Hong Kong and punish criminals. We reiterate our firm opposition to any outside interference in Hong Kong's internal affairs."