US has no involvement in Hong Kong protests: Obama

Despite Chinese accusations that foreign forces are involved, US denies involvement

BEIJING: The United States has no role in pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, President Barack Obama said in Beijing on Wednesday, despite Chinese accusations that foreign forces are involved.

"I was unequivocal in saying that the US had no involvement in fostering the protests that took place in Hong Kong," Obama told reporters at a joint press conference.