apology

In a recent interview Hong Kong's Chief Executive had said to local radio that

"If you go to the extreme (of democracy) you have the cultural
revolution for instance in China. Then people take everything into
their hands, then you cannot govern the place."

He later apologized for the statement, saying that it was inappropriate and that the Hong Kong people cherish democracy. He added that he hopes that universal suffrage is introduced as soon as possible the AFP reported.