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Chinese Army Ready To Step In Against Rioters – HK’s Carrie Lam Warns For First Time
Chinese Army Ready To Step In Against Rioters – HK’s Carrie Lam Warns For First Time Following a renewed surge in protest unrest and violence in the wake of the controversial mask ban which went into effect on Saturday, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has for the first time issued public warning that the Chinese military could […]
As Hong Kong ATMs Run Out Of Cash, Central Bank Steps In To Prevent “Panic Among The Public”
As Hong Kong ATMs Run Out Of Cash, Central Bank Steps In To Prevent “Panic Among The Public” As the violence in Hong Kong escalates with every passing week, culminating on Friday with what was effectively the passage of martial law when the local government banned the wearing of masks at public assemblies, a colonial-era law […]
Unsettled Weather
Unsettled Weather After leaving the Bahamas for dead, Hurricane Dorian barely grazed the US mainland en route to the Canadian shoals of oblivion, perhaps saving America’s insurance industry. But the steamy west coast of Africa is hurling out a cavalcade of replacements as the high season for Atlantic storms commences, so better keep the plywood […]
Martial Law Considered in Hong Kong to Crush Pro-Democracy Protests
Martial Law Considered in Hong Kong to Crush Pro-Democracy Protests Could lead to “total destruction” of Hong Kong’s capitalist system. Authorities in Hong Kong are considering whether to impose draconian martial law powers in a bid to crush pro-democracy protests. According to a report in the South China Morning Post, Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng […]
Hong Kong Activist Leader Calls For a Run on the Bank
Hong Kong Activist Leader Calls For a Run on the Bank Chen Haotian asks citizens to withdraw cash deposits to target Chinese banks. Prominent Hong Kong pro-independence political activist Chen Haotian has called for a run on Chinese banks, asking that everyone withdraw their money on the same day. Haotian is a founding member and […]
Tiananmen Square 2.0? Beijing Warns Hong Kong Protesters Will Be ‘Punished’ — Military Intervention Possible
Tiananmen Square 2.0? Beijing Warns Hong Kong Protesters Will Be ‘Punished’ — Military Intervention Possible As the situation in Hong Kong continues to deteriorate, Beijing has issued a warning that protesters would soon be punished for “criminal acts,” and has refused to rule out military force to quell ongoing anti-government demonstrations, according to The Telegraph. According […]
Hong Kong police pepper spray protesters as hundreds try to surround govt office — RT News
Hong Kong police pepper spray protesters as hundreds try to surround govt office — RT News. Hong Kong police have used pepper spray to prevent hundreds of protesters from encircling the government headquarters, as China’s special administrative region continues to be gripped by demonstrations which began two months ago. Demonstrators chanting “Surround government headquarters” and “Open the […]
Hong Kong Umbrella Movement Day 52 Live Stream and Blog Updates
Hong Kong Umbrella Movement Day 52 Live Stream and Blog Updates. HONG KONG—Police began moving in Tuesday morning to clear out metal barricades, tents, and protesters from a section of road outside a shopping mall and office building near Hong Kong’s government complex, executing orders the High Court handed down recently. But they were quickly […]
Hong Kong protesters march after fruitless talks with government | Reuters
Hong Kong protesters march after fruitless talks with government | Reuters. (Reuters) – About 200 Hong Kong protesters marched to the home of the city’s Beijing-backed leader on Wednesday to push their case for greater democracy a day after talks between student leaders and senior officials failed to break the deadlock. Others continued to occupy […]
Protesters take back key parts of Hong Kong – Asia-Pacific – Al Jazeera English
Protesters take back key parts of Hong Kong – Asia-Pacific – Al Jazeera English. Some of the worst violence since demonstrations began erupts after police try to clear key protest site. Last updated: 18 Oct 2014 09:50 Protesters in Hong Kong have reoccupied the Mong Kok site, a key zone in the heart of the city, […]
