Peng, who holds the rank of main common, was beforehand the deputy chief of workers of China’s paramilitary police power, the People’s Armed Police. His appointment was signed into order by Chinese President Xi Jinping, CCTV stated.According to the Global Times, a nationalist tabloid revealed by the official People’s Daily, Peng was beforehand additionally chief of workers of the Armed Police Force in Xinjiang, the place Washington says Beijing is committing genocide towards Uyghurs and different Muslim teams. China denies abuses in Xinjiang.
The PLA maintains a garrison in Hong Kong, however its actions are largely low-profile. Under the worldwide monetary hub’s mini-constitution, the Basic Law, protection and international affairs are managed by Communist Party leaders in Beijing.
CCTV additionally quoted Peng as saying that he would in his new appointment work with all members of the garrison to observe the command of the ruling Communist Party and Xi, and resolutely defend nationwide sovereignty and safety pursuits.
Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule in 1997 with the promise that wide-ranging particular person rights could be protected.
But pro-democracy activists and rights teams say freedoms have been eroded, specifically since China imposed a brand new nationwide safety legislation after months of at occasions violent pro-democracy protests in 2019.
Hong Kong and Chinese authorities deny curbing freedoms and say the legislation was needed to revive order after extended unrest.