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There was no vandalism, heckling or fight when police charged. As with recent protests, police no longer need a pretext to conduct arrests. The strategy is simply to catch as many as they can.
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#Thread: A quick look at the development of #LennonWalls in #HongKong, which started out at the govt office in 2014 during Occupy, rebuilt in 2019 and spread to all districts since the early days of the #antiELAB movement, playing an important role in mobilising people..
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Lots of flags waving at Edinburgh Plaza, as a rally kicks off, urging the world to impose sanctions on #HongKong and Chinese govt. “Punishment is waiting for the unjust. For those who are waiting in Hong Kong, we will see victory,” says the organiser.
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Am in the area for an event at Tai Kwun, but came across riot police, water cannon and teargas in Central, where an approved rally is cut short. #HongKong
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Checked out this marketplace today, which is on its 2nd day. It’s not exactly a protest-related lunar new year fair, but it hosts booths by a lot of local illustrators that have contributed to protest artworks. E.g, this poster, is done by @HeungShinghk who did star-wars flyers.
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Philippines is repatriating all Chinese tourists who arrived from Wuhan before the city's put under lockdown. news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/24/20/…
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Videos circulating on WeChat and Weibo of people in #Wuhan shouting "Wuhan, add oil" out their windows and singing the Chinese national anthem together. A message going around asking ppl to do it together starting at 8pm.
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As govt’s handling of #coronavirus outbreak sparks fury in #HongKong, protesters are calling for a general strike on 1/29 in support of local medical staff and restarting operation dawn to block traffic in the morning. One major demand is to close the border.
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"No one wants to go on strike. We all have a common goal - to pressure the government to implement border controls," says Dr. Ma Chung Yee.
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Said footage obtained by @tommycheungsy. The district of Yuen Long, a notorious triad stronghold, came under scrutiny when mob blatantly attacked passengers and protesters at the train station in July.
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#PolyU has developed new masks made with special material that can be reused and rewashed for 70 times. The material, which has obtained international accreditation, is being sourced from China. Masks available in 10 days, says legislator Felix Chung. hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200131…
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Mask is officially the new currency. twitter.com/Apple51688/sta…
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Singapore: close borders to all Chinese travellers amid #coronavirus outbreak
Carrie Lam: closing border is discriminatory
scmp.com/week-asia/heal…
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Italy suspending flights from and to China, including #HongKong. #CarrieLam may refuse to close the border, but she will soon find out, there’s a bigger price to pay. twitter.com/AFP/status/122…
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Six air crew members have been placed under medical surveillance after having close contact with #coronavirus patients, yet Cathay Dragon refuses to suspend flights to mainland China. Union considering to go on strike, Apple Daily reports. hk.news.appledaily.com/local/20200131…
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There’s now a digital #LennonWall where #HongKongProtesters can post memos, many support medics going on strike and demand a full closure of the border. “We can’t sacrifice our medics. If anyone should die, it’s Carrie Lam and govt officials.” hkpetitions.com
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TVB’s voxpop on medical strike: “I’m a cancer patient and am still taking targeted therapy drugs. I’ll support (the strike) no matter how long I have to wait. Even if all’re going on strike, I think it’s right. Their lives are valuable. It’s not just your life that has value.”
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This is a wall near photographer Kevin Cheng’s office, where a protester and a government supporter have been arguing for months through graffiti. He notes this is the first time they’ve agreed on something - CLOSE THE BORDER #weconnect
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Hong Kong, 2019
"What got you in jail?" "Wearing a mask."
China, 2020
"What got you in jail?" "Not wearing a mask." twitter.com/Kyutori1/statu…
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Glamx, a boutique in #HongKong, has been importing and selling masks. They’ve been extra cautious after recent mask heists, yet someone threw red paint over their staff and stock earlier today. “I cannot fathom why and who would do this at such a time,” they wrote on Facebook.
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"Our actions have forced the government to gradually close the border. Near 60% of mainlanders entered Hong Kong through the three border control points that remain open," says Winnie Yu from Hospital Authority Employees Alliance. >2400 participated in the first day of strike.
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Carrie Lam: banned masks in HK
China: require masks in public
Carrie Lam: banned colleagues from wearing masks. "Take them off even if you're wearing them"
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Hi police, would like to report a case of spreading false message, i.e. claims that masks can be steamed and reused. twitter.com/aaronMCN/statu…
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Police fired teargas and rubber bullets in district of Tin Shui Wai earlier tonight, one of which landed near a bus. There’ve been scattered protests in different districts in Hong Kong tonight. twitter.com/DCheng36387164…
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Having lost trust/hope in the government, #HongKong people are now crowdsourcing to set up their own mask production line to meet local demand. Raw materials and machines obtained. Looking for people with experience in manufacturing surgical masks.
Journalist based in Hong Kong. Formerly @VICEWorldNews, @SCMPNews. Words in @WPReview, @latimes and @AJEnglish
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