In comments made to CNN Thursday, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist
Joshua Wong refuted claims that "Western forces" had played a role in the protests and called the accusation "irresponsible."
"Mr. Wang's suggestion that we are somehow under the control of the West... reflects what Beijing's rule is fundamentally about: Deception, ungrounded accusations against dissidents, and ultra nationalism as a means of control," said Wong.
"It is no wonder why Hong Kongers are determined to stand up against extradition to China."