MSAR Government denounces violation of law during demonstration

The Macao SAR Government had denounced the violation of law during a demonstration today and said it believed that the police had taken appropriate measures to handle the situation to maintain social order. In a statement released in the evening, the SAR Government reaffirmed that the rights to express opinions through demonstrations and other lawful means were respected, and calls would be answered proactively. Demonstrations should be carried out in a lawful manner and pose no threats to normal social and economic activities, and to other people's lawful rights, the statement stated. The SAR Government stressed its determination to maintain the rule of law and social order, which was the basis of Macao's developments, and said any attempt to disrupt Macao's stable development would not be tolerated.