For safety reasons, Vietnamese citizens should not visit areas of Hong Kong where demonstrations are taking place, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised.

>> Hong Kong leader plays waiting game, protesters demand he resigns The advisory was released by the ministry’s spokesman, Le Hai Binh, at a press conference in Hanoi on Thursday. Immediately after getting information about the ongoing demonstrations in Hong Kong, the ministry directed the Vietnamese Consulate General in the territory to take proper measures to ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens there, Binh said. In order to avoid any problems, Vietnamese people should avoid protest sites, he added.    In reply to question about Vietnam’s stance on Hong Kong’s on-going pro-democracy demonstrations, spokesman Binh said this is an “internal affair of China.” He said that Vietnam hopes the Hong Kong government will find appropriate solutions to recover stability and security and ensure safety for Vietnamese citizens, as well as their property there, Binh said. Hong Kong's leader, Leung Chun-ying, on late Thursday told pro-democracy protesters that he had no intention of stepping down, Reuters reported Friday. He also warned them that the consequences of occupying government buildings would be serious. Leung, speaking just minutes before an ultimatum for him to resign expired, also said that Chief Secretary Carrie Lam would hold a meeting with students soon to discuss political reforms, according to Reuters.

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