Hang Hau MTR staff shut down gate as Hong Kong protests turn chaotic
2 week agoTonight in Tin Shui Wai is also "Glory to Hong Kong" being played
2 week agoA spontaneous human chain of students and residents in Tin Shui Wai this evening. Spreading from schools and universities, these human chains seem to be bursting out all over HK these days. Great expressions of solidarity and condemnation of govt and police. @StandNewsHK
Putin: We are discussing with several countries, including China, the prospects of establishing an international organization to secure the traffic in the Gulf region
Two petrol bombs thrown at residence main gate of HK pro-democracy news media Apple Daily owner Jimmy Lai at early hours of 9.5
2 week agoStudents and alumni from Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School surrounded the campus w a human chain this morn, chanting, 'HK people, add oil.' and 'All 5 demands, not 1 less.' A day after the bill's withdrawal, student actions at many schools show that the struggle's far from over
[email protected]: 1. Which country has the largest carbon emission reduction AMERICA. 2. Who has dumped the most carbon into the air CHINA. 3. 91% of the world's population are exposed to air pollution above the World Health Organization's suggested level. NONE ARE IN THE U.S.A
2 week ago00:15 A whole train of riot police spotted at Tseung Kwan O stn, going towards PoLam direction
2 week agoPo Lam station The riot police arrived at 0:00, and several men were detained at the station. (0:00 AM)
2 week agoCars passing by the Mongkok police station honk their horns to show support to antiELAB protesters gathering there. #HongKongProtests
2 week agoIn Po Lam station, a group of people have gathered and chanted slogans. They also encourage people not to pay for the trips. The MTR station is playing the court injunction order
There's an "unbreakable bond" between the US and Iceland., says @VP, warning of "active" efforts by China and Russia to influence the Arctic region
[email protected]: "The U.S. and the international community must make clear to Chinese leaders and power brokers that their aggression toward Hong Kong risks swift, severe and lasting consequences."
[email protected]: ..Trump is doing to China is not lost on the rest of the world. Europe has had among the most protectionist policies forever. They're sitting there and saying, gee, are we next Maybe you are. We've got to change the rules. The U.S. can't defend the world and pay for it
[email protected]: "The Chinese are very adept at not accepting anything. You've got to be very tough, and that's what Trump is doing. It's in China's interest to correct, and I think we'll end up with a solution that's dramatically better than we have today. Frankly, I think the impact of what
[email protected]: "The Chinese are very adept at not accepting anything. You've got to be very tough, and that's what Trump is doing. It's in China's interest to correct, and I think we'll end up with a solution that's dramatically better than we have today. Frankly, I think the impact of what
[email protected]: ..Trump is doing to China is not lost on the rest of the world. Europe has had among the most protectionist policies forever. They're sitting there and saying, gee, are we next Maybe you are. We've got to change the rules. The U.S. can't defend the world and pay for it
2 week agoImmediate response from an admin of one of the most followed telegram channel for HK protests: "If we accept the government's deal, our friends who have died will never forgive us."
Carrie Lam says government will formally withdraw the extradition bill. Two new commissioners for IPCC. Promises that investigation will examine Yuen Long attacks and police brutality. No concession on other demands
2 week agoIn a video message, Finally, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has back down and announces the formal withdrawal of the extradition bill after almost three months of Hong Kong Protests, but still refused to set up an independent inquiry into alleged police brutality
2 week agoCarrie Lam: The bill is suspended. No Commission of Investigation, only IPCC. No legal procedure "stance of rioting". No pardoning. antiELAB ExtraditionLaw HongKongProtests
2 week agoCarrie Lam making TV speech now #antiELAB
HK police spox just compared protests to an infectious disease with no quick cure, "spreading across the city and poisoning the minds of young people." Latest arrest is 1,183 people since June 9th
2 week agoAn online poll asks, Once Lam withdraws the bill, where to go 1) all five demands must be met-90% 2) problems are deeply entrenched but I'm tired of fighting-4% 3) goal reached, we can stop-2% 4) other-4%
John Slosar resigns as Chairman of Cathay Pacific after 39 years. Mr. Patrick Healy to succeed Mr. Slosar as Chairman of Cathay Pacific.Comes from Swire Coca Cola.
Joshua Wong: Initial response to Carrie Lam: 1. Too little and too late — Carrie Lam's response comes after 7 lives sacrificed, more than 1,200 protestors arrested, in which many are mistreated in police station
Joshua Wong: Carrie Lam's repeated failure in understanding the situation has made this announcement completely out of touch - She needs to address to ALL Five Demands: STOP PROSECUTION, STOP CALLING US RIOTERS, INDEPENDENT INQUIRY OF POLICE and FREE ELECTION
In today's update @hkpoliceforce say they have arrested 1,183 people since June 9, when this protest movement began
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to announce formal withdrawal of the extradition bill
Hong Kong local media reporting there could be an important announcement after 4pm local time (2 hours from now). Speculation it could be formal withdrawal of the extradition bill.
