Hong Kong Protests – 8/1/2019

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The Hong Kong protests are have been going on for some time. In a recent overview, the BBC attempts to outline the skirmishes and major events that just happened. It also provides background as to why the protests are happening. The BBC does include some blatantly partial statements from Chief Executive Lam and China, but it does so in an effort for fair representation.
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In Hong Kong, the police and protestors have been fighting.
Protests have entered the tenth week.
China's Hong Kong army pulished a video of soldiers doing anti-riot drills.
Police used more than 1,000 tear gas cannisters.
Inital demonstrations focused on extradition law, allowing transfer of suspects to China.
Protests now include an inquiry into possible police brutality.
Protest demonstrations began on June 9.
Protestors want riot charges in relation to protests dropped.
The extradition bill has been suspended.
Protestors rallied on August 5.
Protestors disrupt travel in Hong Kong, including trains and airlines.
The flyers were printed in more than 16 languages.
The HKIA has flights to and from more than 220 destinations worldwide.
Terminal 1 is only open to departing passengers with proper travel documents on Aug. 9.
On Aug. 7, the U.S. issued a travel warning for Hong Kong.
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First Published: 08/06/2019 04:20:35 pm
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Protestors set fires and beseiged police stations.
The police arrested more than 80 people.
Since June 9, there have been 420 people detained.
Protest leaders called for a general strike.
In Yuen Long, a car forced its way past a barricade the protestors set up.
A large number of protestors showed up to rally on Aug. 5.
Many businesses and shops were closed.
Protestors call for Lam's resignation.
More than 40 activists were charged with rioting.
A conviction of rioting allows for imprisonment for up to 10 years.
The Chinese army has not yet been involved with the dispute.
China has previously condemned the protests.
North Point district men used long poles to confront demonstrators.
The extradition law gives China control over the prosecution of suspects.
The car-barricade incident resulted in imjuring one person.
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she will restore order.
Protests now include a general attack on Chinese authority in Hong Kong.
Lam believes Hong Kong is on the edge of danger.
Lam says the protestors are using the extradition as an excuse for "ulterior motives".
China's foreign ministry states that China is very resolved to protect Hong Kong's stability.
Critics of the extradition bill say it undermines Hong Kong's judicial independence.
The video has heightened unease.
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A banner hung on Hong Kong government offices reads "If we burn, you burn with us".
The Communist Party is planning a military parade in honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Chinese media recently called Hong Kong "our Pearl of the Orient".
Chinese mainland also published a video of anti-riot drilling.
Hong Kong police have increased their use of force.
Police used 800 cannisters of tear gas and fired 140 rubber bullets.
The police arrested 148 people.
China promised a great deal of autonomy to Hong Kong when it first took over in 1997.
Hong Kong is the only Chinese territory that publicly commemorates the deaths of Tiananmen Square.
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Xi seems to have no good choice in relation to the protests.
These protests create "one of the most politically sensitive periods" of Xi's tenure.
Attempt to suppress the protests by Chinese military might would damage Hong Kong's financially lucrative status.
Forceful suppression from China would also eliminate the possibility of reincorporating Taiwan under Communist Party control.
China's top Hong Kong policy official Yang Guan supports Carrie Lam.
Guan downplayed the idea of Chinese forces intervening.
Continuation of protests in Hong Kong would undermine the idea that Xi has a strong hold over the uniting the communist countries
Warren Sun believes Xi is in a predicament on how to procede.
Sun believes the Hong Kong situation will be on the agenda of the Communist Party's secret annual meeting.
Beijing has increased pro-Chinese and anti-American propaganda.
Hong Kong police have waning tolerance for protests.
Protests now include a broader "challenge" of Beijing's authority.
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The large amounts of the demonstrators and violence has affected businesses in Hong Kong.
Protestors want suffrage for all in elections for chief exectuive and legistlature by 2020.
90% of Hong Kongers work for small-medium companies.
Many busnesses have seen sales decline in the past months.
Cathay Pacific flights were canceled on Aug. 5.
October 1 is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
On Aug. 9, confirmation came that Alan Lau Yip-shing, former police commander, has been called in to help manage public events around October 1.
Chinese authorities asked the U.S. for an explanation as to the reason for and nature of such contact.
On Aug. 7, China released photos and personal info about a U.S. diplomat meeting with young Hong Kong protest leaders.
Hong Kong authorites have not yet conceded to any protests.
Protestors want the definition of a "riot" to be less broad.
Protestors handed out flyers in Hong Kong International Airport on Aug 9.
Protestors want the extradition bill to be completely abandoned.
The day before demands were released, a group of protestors stormed Hong Kong legislature.
The protestors' demands were released in July.
Social media platforms have become the primary organization for protestors.
Terminal 1 serves long-haul flights.
Protestors are calling the airport demonstration a 3-day event.
The HKIA served 74.7 million passengers in 2018.
Social media of the protestors says they want international coverage for their demands.
Large multinational corporations have seen more growth than the smaller companies.
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Demonstrations started peacefully and have since escalated.
Demonstrations are a movement in favor of democracy.
The flyers were anti-government.
The protestors use social media because it affords them anonymity.
China states that the Hong Kong demonstrations are "the most severe situation" since China has taken over.
Cathay Pacific exec. says company is declining in bookings due to protests.
Protests discontent may also be due to economic strain between classes.
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Hong Kong protests have entered 10th week.
SIngapore has issued a warning.
A Cathay pilot guilty of rioting had his flying work recinded.
Two ground staff for Cathay were fired on the grounds of misconduct.
Australia has issued a warning.
The UK has issued a warning.
Ireland has issued a warning.
Japan has issued a warning.
All warnings as of yet reccomend caution, but not complete avoidance.
WIthout this approval, the Cathay flights will not be allowed.
Protests are becoming more violent.
Protests are beginning to run into residential areas.
Alleged gang members and protestors have been fighting.
Tear gas used by police to clear occupied roads has started to come into apartments.
Pro-Hong Kong government demonstrations have been held on a smaller scale.
A pro-government demostration is planned for the weekend of Aug. 9.
Spokesman for Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Yang Guang dilineated two different groups of protestors.
Cathay CEO Hogg stated the airline would follow the Chinese mandate.
Effective Aug. 11, Cathay Pacific must submit the IDs of all crew members traveling to China and in their airspace for approval.
Thousands of protestors are continuing a 3-day sit-in at Hong Kong International Airport.
Cathay Pacific said Typhoon Lekima was the cause of canceled flights to China.
Police used tear gas on a group barricading a roundabout in Tai Wai.
Police used tear gas on protestors setting fires outside a Tsim Sha Tsui police station.
Said police station was also previously vandalized.
Protestors barricaded Cross-Harbour Tunnel at the Kowloon entrance.
Sit-in has not yet disrupted airport operations.
Sit-in is taking place in the hallways of the main terminal.
Typhoon Lekima has caused more than 1 million people from Zhejiang to be evacuated.
This ban is effective from midnight on Aug. 10.
Protestors have been chanting "Hong Kong people, add oil".
Protestors gathered in the airport Aug. 9.
Protestors held signs and gave out leaflets explaining their reasons and demands.
HKIA handles 1,100 flights daily.
Hong Kong's Airport Authority says addtional security will be deployed Friday.
On Aug. 8, China banned Cathay Pacific personnel who supported the protests from working on flights connected with China.
This ban was published on China's Civil Aviation Administration website.
Yang says there are "violent radicals" and coerced concerned citizens that make up the protestors.
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This sit-in is intended to be a peaceful protest.
This sit-in is a prod to the goverment's attempt to wait out the protests.
The HKIA is one of the busiest worldwide.
Cathay stated that passenger safety is its top priority.
Advisory calls riots mostly peaceful.
Advisory states that protests are likely to continue.
A Hong Kong government spokesperson believes Hong Kong is still "welcoming" for outsiders.
Spokesperson calls confrontations as limited.
People have reacted negatively to this encroachment on bystanders and residences.
Yang is seeking to make the most of the divides of the city.
Yang believes the protests are bigger than allowable by freedom of expression and assembly.
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