Business Leaders Wary Of Monday's General Strike

The leader of one of Hong Kong's biggest business groups says they don't support a general strike called for Monday over the extradition saga.

The president of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association, Dennis Ng, says a strike will damage the economy, and might lead to the government taking an even stronger stand.

Meanwhile the honorary chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, Jimmy Kwok, called on people to minimise disruption to others.

He said businesses can only control things such as salary and benefits, while political considerations are beyond their remit.

"For the political reasons, the employers couldn't do anything. If it's only for the benefits of the employees, it's easy for any employers to consider whether the costs are affordable, and are they necessary, and that would be a solution, as soon as possible," Kwok said.

"But politically, no employers could have that decision to call off."

Rallies are also being organised at multiple locations around the city on Monday