Randy W Posted August 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) SCMP BREAKING NEWS All flights out of Hong Kong airport cancelled after protest sit-in Airport chiefs have ordered all carriers to cancel flights out of Hong Kong airport, sources say, after thousands of protesters descended on the hub. Copyright © 2019 South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. Incoming flights already in the air will be allowed to land. on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/355665009819/posts/10157441694559820/ SCMP said: Scenes from Hong Kong International Airport where all flights out of the city have been cancelled, after thousands of anti-government protesters occupied the terminal building. Follow our live coverage: http://sc.mp/ikss : SCMP/Felix Wong Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Allon Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Keep it coming, Randy. The SCMP seems to be a good source of news. I did hear this morning of the ban. Seems now there is escalation on both sides. China needs to be really aware of the consequences of going too far, and the protestors know it. Bad situation. In that sense, it reminds me of T-Square. I hope it does not get to that. Link to comment
danb Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Allon said:"Seems now there is escalation on both sides. China needs to be really aware of the consequences of going to far, and the protestors know it. Bad situation." I have to agree. Bad and sad. Too much of a chance that things could turn ugly. Wish they would talk, but probably from the Beijing view that would/may give some status/legitimacy to the protesters. I wonder what would happen if there were similar demonstrations like these in say Baltimore. I hope they find a peaceful solution. Danb Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 from the SCMP - a human interest angle Hong Kong’s protesters have shown courage, creativity and thoughtfulness. Will the city still have a place for them when this is over?It’s one thing to disagree with the protesters, but simply listening to them shows they are not mere thugs and riotersMoreover, they may have done Hong Kong a service by exposing the ineptitude of our government and police The protesters I encountered in North Point last week were thoughtful, kind and generous, and freely expressed their views. They were regrouping in the subway station after battling police and preparing for another fight. As I came out of the turnstiles, two approached and asked if they could help. They advised against going to King’s Road, where tear-gas had been fired, and took me to a nearby restaurant to wait for the fumes to dissipate. During our discussion, I asked them about their plans, hopes and aspirations and their responses were measured and thoughtful. Later, they guided me to a backstreet so that I could safely make my way home. As I arrived, the sounds of running, grinding of metal barricades, police sirens, loudhailers and then tear-gas canisters echoed from the street below. It has been the same at numerous other places of protest. As police began firing tear-gas near flats in Wong Tai Sin, young protesters warned residents to close windows and turn off air conditioners. As canisters flew near a light rail tram in the New Territories, elderly passengers alighting were given protective face masks and help putting them on. Equally impressive have been the rival press conferences given by protest groups; their statements are clear and concise, and are delivered in Cantonese, Mandarin, English and sign language. Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) from the SCMP on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scmp/posts/10157445686609820 South China Morning Post Quote Protesters detained a man they said was an undercover agent and secured his hands with cable ties. At one point an officer drew his gun and pointed at those near him. Riot police, protesters clash in unprecedented violence at Hong Kong airport after flights severely disrupted Protesters had accused man in terminal building of being an undercover security officer from mainland China Small contingent of fully equipped riot police and elite officers from the Special Tactical Squad fought off protesters, using pepper spray and batons Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 China's "soft" power strikes deep! Earlier, Cathay Pacific had been forced to divulge crew information before flying o\into China's airspace. One (empty) flight was even diverted to Osaka. All this, for allowing their employees to participate in the demonstrations. from the SCMP Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg resigns in midst of Hong Kong protest controversyOne of Hogg’s deputies Paul Loo also steps down under major changes at protest-stricken airline, as chairman says new leadership needed to ‘reset confidence’Shock resignations follow sacking of four members of Cathay staff for taking part in, or in relation to, the demonstrations gripping Hong Kong In the company statement, chairman John Slosar said “recent events” had called into question Cathay’s commitment to flight safety and security and put the carrier’s reputation and brand under pressure. It was time to “reset confidence” with new management, he said. . . . Hogg’s unexpected ousting has led to a return of a Chinese national to the helm of Cathay. It is also the first time the carrier has had two Chinese executives at the top of the company. Previous Chinese CEOs of the company have had mixed records. Most recently, Ivan Chu Kwok-leung, leading the company from 2014-17, was replaced by Hogg amid the airline’s mounting financial losses. Philip Chen Nan-lok was the first Chinese Cathay CEO from 2004-07. Having successfully led the takeover of regional rival Dragonair to gain greater access to the mainland aviation market, he was ousted unexpectedly. Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 (edited) Another rally - from the SCMP on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/897734717250874/ South China Morning Post 23 mins · Quote Thousands attended an evening rally to “Stand with Hong Kong”. Among their demands, the crowd called for the UK to announce that China had violated the Sino-British Declaration. Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2019 . . . and even the MTR takes a hit, From the SCMP Hong Kong’s MTR pays the price for aiding and abetting protestersYonden Lhatoo looks at the chaos protesters are creating at train stations and argues that the embattled operator has only itself to blame for allowing things to go off the rails before being shamed into taking action by Chinese state mediaProtesters board a train at Yuen Long station. Photo: AP Sorry to say, the MTR is paying the price for essentially aiding and abetting the protesters these past months. Not only has the rail operator allowed radicals to use stations as convenient safe zones they can retreat into after every bout of violence, and to rely on the network to travel to the next target, its staff have been openly hostile to police coming in after the lawbreakers. Some employees have even been accused of leaking internal plans to protesters to help them sabotage and disrupt operations. It’s astonishing that the government, with a 75 per cent stake in the MTR, did nothing about it, and that it’s taken the outrage broadcast by Chinese state media across the border to shame them into clamping down on the problem at last. “The MTR dared to arrange special train services for the rioters and even sent them home free of charge,” an incredulous news anchor declared on state television, referring to repeated instances of protesters being ferried home for free after battling police and trashing train stations. Just a week ago, when riot police stormed into Kwai Fong station and fired tear gas in an enclosed space for the first time as they chased after a violent mob, the MTR complained about passenger safety being put at risk by police – not a peep about what the protesters were doing in the first place. Well, just like it did with Cathay Pacific Airways, Beijing has forced the city’s government-owned railway operator to stand up and be counted, and for staff to stop biting the hand that’s feeding them. Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) more rioting - from the SCMP on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/355665009819/posts/10157477841969820/ Quote Thousands of Hongkongers took part in anti-government protests for a 12th consecutive weekend, but violence erupted when riot police and protesters clashed outside a police station in Kowloon. Police fired tear gas and rounds of non-lethal ammunition to disperse the crowd, which retreated a few blocks. The protesters regrouped and put up barricades, resulting in another stand-off and firing of tear gas to clear the road. Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 What a revolting piece of propaganda. One problem with the whole situation has been the ineffectiveness of the government and the police - in fact, the complete ABSENCE of the government through most of the period. Beijing has been able to step in from afar with "soft" tactics like pressuring companies to take out ads against the riots, and forcing Cathay Pacific to lay off employees, including their CEO. Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 Coming to a riot near you . . . Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) FREEZE, MF'er! https://www.facebook.com/135490176108/posts/10156222410651109/ China Law Blog 15 mins · Quote Tiananmen 2. Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 (edited) Troops entering Hong Kong - this is actually for the annual changing of the guard at the PLA garrison - from China Daily on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chinadaily/photos/a.195840701290/10157580444166291/?type=3&permPage=1 Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
eseum Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 So the President says his stance on China with trade is helping to keep a lid on Beijing and the amount of pressure they apply to Hong Kong: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/459502-trump-says-trade-talks-with-china-have-helped-limit-violence-in-hong Call me a doubting Thomas. Link to comment
Randy W Posted August 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) More weekend rioting - from the SCMP https://www.facebook.com/355665009819/posts/10157496317864820/ South China Morning Post · 3 hrs · Quote Petrol bombs and water cannons in the heart of Hong KongHong Kong marked the start of its 13th straight weekend of civil unrest with tear gas, petrol bombs and chaos. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/2155f https://www.facebook.com/355665009819/posts/10157496317864820/ Edited June 21, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history) Link to comment
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