China replaces head of Hong Kong liaison office amid ongoing protests
![](https://r58b8e.a2cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/worldnewsdyil2auoc8za.gif?time=1719925853)
China has replaced the head of its Hong Kong Liaison Office, the most senior mainland political official based in the Chinese-controlled territory, following more than six months of often-violent anti-government protests in the city.