Pro-Beijing lawmaker in Hong Kong stabbed amid rising opposition to China's control over the territory.
"The citizens of Hong Kong need to be peaceful, sensible and respectful to one another when expressing their views," a government statement said.as anti-government activists demand political reform and the protection of historic democratic rights.
Ho has become a hated figure among protesters after a demonstration in his constituency turned violent Wednesday's attack occurred a day after Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a trade event.
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