China's military promises to uphold 'national sovereignty' as more Hong Kong protests expected

Hong Kong (CNN)China's top military commander in Hong Kong has emphasized the role of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in upholding "national sovereignty" in the city a day ahead of expected anti-government protests. Chen Daoxiang, the PLA commander in Hong Kong, was speaking days after China announced plans to introduce a draconian new national security law which threatens many of the semi-autonomous city's civil liberties and political freedoms. "Garrison officers and soldiers are determined, confident, and capable of safeguarding national...