Hong Kong protests: Chinese state media urges tougher stance on 'wanton violence'

China Daily newspaper accuses protesters of being at mercy of hormones, and venting anger 'at grievances real and imagined' Chinese state media on Monday urged authorities to take a "tougher line" against protesters in Hong Kong who vandalised the office of the state-run Xinhua news agency and other buildings at the weekend, saying the violence damaged the city's rule of law. In an editorial, state-backed China Daily newspaper criticised the "wanton" attacks by "naive" demonstrators, adding: "Th...