The United States has appealed to police and protesters to exercise restraint amid the ongoing violence in Hong Kong. A statement issued by US State Department Spokesman Morgan Autungs urged the Hong Kong government to communicate with the public. This statement of the United States came at a time when China had commented on the violence there. In fact, China warned the protesters after the pro-Beijing leader was hit by knives during the campaign. Seeing the situation worsening, the US has asked the protesters and the police to exercise restraint.

He said that the US is keeping a close watch on the situation in Hong Kong. The US appeals for peace from both sides. He said that the path of violence is absolutely unacceptable for his demands. He said that the way the Hong Kong society is growing polarized against political power, it is a matter of vinta.