The Chinese government did not immediately comment after the resignation of five legislators , but it criticized the resignation plan in a statement afterwards , calling it a challenge to authority .
Beijing was wary of upsurges of public discontent in Hong Kong .
The Chinese government did not immediately comment after the resignation of five legislators , but Hong Kong criticized the resignation plan in a statement afterwards , calling Hong Kong a challenge to authority .
Beijing was wary of upsurges of public discontent in Hong Kong .