[email protected] readout of PM Johnson's meeting with US National Security Adviser Bolton says they discussed a "shared commitment to an ambitious free trade agreement once the UK leaves the EU. They also spoke about Brexit and a range of other issues including Iran, Hong Kong and 5G"
US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warns China that any violent crackdown on protests in Hong Kong would be "completely unacceptable"
1 year ago22:09 at HK int'l Aiport: Blind as an female first aider got beanbag round shot in her right eye and blind her
1 year agoChants of "Don't trust Hong Kong police" as flights are still landing. Still a steady group of protesters at Hong Kong airport
1 year agoHong Kong airport 7:50 pm. Large, very peaceful presence still here. #antielab
1 year agoMany protesters are still here at the Hong Kong Airport, chanting "Black policemen, return an eye", after local media reported that a female protester was shot in the eye last night by rubber bullets at Tsim Sha Tsui. All flights have been cancelled.
1 year agoBeijing are sending military force from China mainland to Hong Kong. Here is the situation at Shenzhen border
1 year agoThe crowd of social workers rally on Arsenal St, opposite to @hkpoliceforce HQs, has doubled, but still rather small. #antiELAB
1 year agoFrom anti-riot vehicles gathering in SZ to HK airport shutdown, #antiEALB protests account for 5 of Weibo's Top 10 trending topics — another sign of Beijing taking a harsher, more active stance in propaganda, rather than censoring all info
1 year agoAirport in Hong Kong where all outbound flights have been canceled
1 year agoThe Beijing airport finally updated their flight information board as of 18:15, to show that flights to Hong Kong tonight have been cancelled
1 year agoA crowd has migrated to march on Airport Road. Per Apple Daily reporter, there were rumours of imminent police action at the airport, so people decided to take the protest outside
1 year ago18:13 - Hundreds are still scattered throughout T1 of #HKairport. Some are putting on their gas masks and helmets. Travellers still coming out into the arrival hall
1 year agoThousands of protesters on foot leaving the Hong Kong airport
1 year ago18:04 at Kowloon station, sea of protestors getting off from airport express. Some chanted "Hong Kong add oil, see you next time." #antiELAB
1 year agoCGTN:China's Armed Police Force stations in south China's Shenzhen
Hong Kong airport authority says all passengers are advised to leave the terminal buildings as soon as possible
1 year agoA source says the last fight landing today will be Virgin Australia's VA83, scheduled to touch down at 5.31pm. Other flights scheduled to arrive later were either diverted or put on hold #HongKongProtests
Traffic congested leading to HongKong Airport; car park full; airport officials advising people not to come; police have arrived with tear gas warning signs; arrivals hall full of protestors and it seems police will try and clear them soon.
1 year agoPolice already holding shields in Arrival Hall A inside restricted area Telegram antiELAB ExtraditionLaw HongKongProtests
1 year ago[email protected] said there's no clear evidence suggesting the female protester, who might lose her right eye, is hit by the police. "Is it a rubber bullet, or a metal ball [used by protesters], I don't know." #hongkongprotests
1 year agoIncoming traffic to Hongkonk airport currently diverted
#antiELAB protesters calling for a retreat, saying their aim to bring down traffic at the Hong Kong airport has been achieved. #hkairport
1 year agoHongKong International Airport has cancelled all departing flights
1 year agoThe People's Armed Police have been assembling in Shenzhen, a city bordering Hong Kong, in advance of apparent large-scale exercises, videos obtained by the Global Times have shown
1 year agoDeputy Commissioner of Police admitted police imposed as protestors to arrest "core violent protestors" #antiELAB
1 year ago4pm Beijing Press-conference: 1. #antiELAB protests have shown signs of terrorism 2. what protesters did on 8.11 was mad and frenzied, with no consideration for consequences 3. @hkpoliceforce has been professional and restrained and made important contributions
1 year agoAll flights after 16:30 in @hkairport suspended #antiELAB
1 year agoChants of "dirty policemen, return the eye." are growing louder as protestors take over T2. Incidentally, here's a 7-11 at last that doesn't immediately close the shutters as protesters approach
All flights in and out of HKIA, besides those already boarding or en route to HK, reportedly cancelled
1 year ago13 professional groups in Hong Kong are holding a joint press conference tonight to announce follow-up actions in response to police brutality
1 year agoHong Kong: protesters are handing out city maps to tourists. But instead of the major sites it includes incidents of police violence and their location
Police invited lawmakers and press to monitor an anti-riot drill equipped with water cannons this morning. As they said road test was completed, the water cannons, which police term "specialised crowd management vehicles", is expected to be in use shortly. #antiELAB
KCNA: "It is our principled stand that any county, entity and individual should not be allowed to destroy the sovereignty and security of China and 'one country and two systems' as Hong Kong is Hong Kong of China."
KCNA: "Foreign forces have become outspoken in their attempt to encroach upon theorder of the society of Hong Kong and destroy the life and properties of the citizens by interfering ininternal affair of ChinaWe express concern about this attempt and oppose and reject it."
KCNA: "We fully support the stand and measures of the Chinese party and government for defending the sovereignty, security and reunification of the country and safeguarding the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong."
1 year agoHong Kong Protests #antiELAB During the TST site clearance around 8pm, @hkpoliceforce fired shotgun shells at protesters head (flexible baton rounds). One woman was hit in the face (the shell jammed in her goggles)
1 year agoResidents angry and surround the Tuen Mun Police Station
1 year ago[Tsuen Wan Scene] The crowd gathered in the Tsuen Wan Rest Area until the early hours of the morning. There were still a large number of people gathering and dissatisfied with the police action. (12:35 AM)
1 year agoFootage from Taikoo station showing riot police beating protesters with batons as they chase them down the escalators. (NowTV) #antiELAB
1 year agoWhampoa residents reject police after protesters were reportedly headed to Whampoa and Sha Tin Police Station. #HongKongProtests
1 year agoHong Kong Police fired pepperball guns close to residents and civilians in Sai Wan Ho
1 year agoRiot police have suddenly formed a cordon line outside Felicity Garden in the residential area of Sai Wan Ho on the Hong Kong Island without a clear reason. People say the police are blocking their way home and are chanting them to "retreat". #antiELAB
1 year ago22.59 @inmediahk photos of police disguised as protesters arresting protesters in Causeway Bay
1 year agoPreviously [Tai Koo MTR station]: Police beating up protestors
1 year agoPolice wear mask and black T-shirt to pretend themselves as protestors. They hide in crowd and arrest other activist suddenly.
1 year agoCitizens in Causeway Bay walk towards an area where police vans are parked. Policemen packing up and leaving
1 year agoJust now in Taikoo MTR station Hong Kong Police chased and hit, arrested multiple protesters
1 year agoPolice just charged into Tai Koo MTR station beating up protesters, at least one protester rolled down an escalator midway #antiELAB
Police dress as protesters in Causeway Bay to perform snatch and grab (as police forces move in). Hiding face using masks plus can be seen with police walkie talkies
1 year agoKwai Fong MTR station: The first time Hong Kong police fired tear gas rounds inside the public transport MTR metro system during the 10-week civil unrest/protests in the city.
1 year agoBlack flag again at Kwai Fong #antiELAB
1 year agoThe group chanting "support police" and holding China national flag, police officers just gently get them back on pedestrian but totally different treatment after hours of illegal assembly and violence in North Point Hong Kong
1 year agoTear gas. 7 rounds. Kwai Fong #antiELAB
1 year agoThe closure on King's Road lasts until the turn for Fortress Hill Road, where riot police in gas masks are waiting. Nearby shops are closing their shutters. It seems the police are determined to prevent any protesters from reaching North Point #antiELAB
1 year ago18:57 at Wan Chai: Riot police keep firing tear gas, and suddenly charged toward police. No one is arrest
1 year agoMolotov being thrown in Wan Chai. Credit: SCMP staff
1 year agoProtest at Hong Kong International Airport
At least one round was fired near the junction of Lockhart Road and Fenwick Street, where protesters and police were facing off and the former had set up road blocks #HongKongProtests
1 year ago[18:40] Protesters moved to TST Police Station. Police fires tear gas. #HongKongProtests
1 year ago18:46 tear gas on Lockhart Road and police advancing. Now Hennessey too.
1 year agoTeargas fired in Wanchai. A molotov was also seen thrown near the front lines as protesters retreated. #antiELAB
1 year agoProtests for the 10th straight week in Hong Kong. 1000s of demonstrators participate peacefully in what police call an "unauthorized assembly"
1 year agoHong Kong: Victoria Park around 15:00. Thousands of antiELAB protesters have gathered