China's President Xi says 'patriots' should govern Hong Kong, East Asia


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BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said Hong Kong should be governed by "patriots" in comments that come just weeks after more than 50 opposition politicians and activists were arrested using the city's new Beijing-drafted national security law. China's leader made the statement in a video conference with Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Wednesday (Jan 27), according to state broadcaster CCTV. "To ensure the steady and lasting implementation of 'one country, two systems,' Hong Kong must always be governed by patriots," Mr Xi said in his conversation with Mrs Lam. "This is the fundamental principle that bears...