After demonstrators stormed and vandalized the Hong Kong Legislative Council, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt did not criticize violent protesters. Instead, he demanded that China abide by the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, which has long since been fulfilled, and warned of „serious consequences“ if China neglects commitments. Hunt said, „We stand foursquare behind the people of Hong Kong“ and urged the Hong Kong regional government not to „repress“ its people.