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In response to a protest which disrupted a ceremony of an exhibition to mark the centenary of the 1911 revolution, a government spokesman today (March 1) issued the following statement:
Several protestors staged a rowdy protest when the Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, arrived at an exhibition marking the centenary of the 1911 revolution today. One of them used his body to push the Chief Executive. During the ceremony, some protesters disrupted the proceedings and damaged some stage setting.
It is important that all protests are conducted in a peaceful and lawful manner. We strongly condemn the use of violence today. The Police are following up on the incident.
Ends/Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Issued at HKT 21:28
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