Chinese state media says 'Western ideologues' to blame for Hong Kong unrest

Chinese state media blames 'Western ideologues' for Hong Kong protests

SHANGHAI/HONGKONG - Chinese state media blamed meddling by Western governments on Thursday for unrest in Hong Kong amid an escalating diplomatic spat between China and the United Kingdom over protests in the former British colony.

That followed weeks of protests against a now-suspended extradition bill that opponents say would undermine Hong Kong’s much-cherished rule of law and give Beijing powers to prosecute activists in mainland courts, which are controlled by the Communist Party. The Legislative Council Commission is due to hold a closed-door special meeting at an undisclosed venue later on Thursday.

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