Hong Kong leader Lam 'saddened' by protesters' injuries

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she was saddened by some people being wounded in anti-government protests at the weekend amid five months of sometimes violent unrest in the Chinese-ruled city.

Lam was speaking during a visit to Shanghai where Chinese President Xi Xinping reiterated support for Hong Kong's chief executive. She said Xi had expressed his care and concern about Hong Kong.

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