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[1.19 overview] Rally turns into conflict, demonstrators attack the police and smoke, then dozens more are arrested

2020-01-19T17:31:00.253Z


The "Private Rally Team" was originally scheduled to host a "Sanctions under Heaven" parade today (19th) from Central to Causeway Bay. However, the police objected and the appeal was rejected. However, the police issued a notice of no objection to Chater Garden Rally. The rally started at 3 pm, but only one hour later, there was a police-civilian clash on the periphery. People in black blocked the road and set fire to damage the Chinese-owned commercial building. The police requested the rally applicant to immediately disband the rally and instruct the participants to leave via Admiralty Station. Dozens of demonstrators were dissatisfied when the police-civil relations team officers of the "waist-cutting" rally were announced and attacked them. Two men and one woman were bloody, and the three fled outside the Yangtze River Center to escape, but there were still The man in black picked up a brick and tried to attack. A group of riot police rushed to the rescue and fired tear gas to disperse. It was after the New Year's Day parade that the police fired tear gas again on the 17th. The police and the government strongly condemned the "Thugs" for attacking the unequipped Police-Citizens Relations Unit police officers. At least 30 people were arrested during the day's clashes, some of them in black; at least 8 people were arrested for alleged possession of offensive weapons. Police said that at the peak of the rally today, 11,680 people attended, while the organizers said the rally would be attended by 150,000 people. Ralph Spokesman Liu Yikang made a arrest at the scene after meeting reporters at 7 pm. After dinner, another demonstrator "routinely" blocked the road in Mong Kok, and the riot police cleared the field. At least 5 more people were arrested. A middle-aged man was suspected of being in a black population and was injured during a collision. He was sent to hospital. During the dispersal, several reporters were shot by pepper spray by police officers.


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Written by: Chen Shuxia, Liang Huanmin, Lao Minyi, Huang Weilun, Luo Jiaqing, Wang Jieen, and Deng Jiaqi

2020-01-19 13:23

Last updated: 2020-01-20 01:24

The "Private Rally Team" was originally scheduled to host a "Sanctions under Heaven" parade today (19th) from Central to Causeway Bay. However, the police objected and the appeal was rejected. However, the police issued a notice of no objection to Chater Garden Rally. The rally started at 3 pm, but only one hour later, there was a police-civilian clash on the periphery. People in black blocked the road and set fire to damage the Chinese-owned commercial building. The police requested the rally applicant to immediately disband the rally and instruct the participants to leave via Admiralty Station.

Dozens of demonstrators were dissatisfied when the police-civil relations team officers of the "waist-cutting" rally were announced and attacked them. Two men and one woman were bloody, and the three fled outside the Yangtze River Center to escape, but there were still The man in black picked up a brick and tried to attack. A group of riot police rushed to the rescue and fired tear gas to disperse. It was after the New Year's Day parade that the police fired tear gas again on the 17th. The police and the government strongly condemned the "Thugs" for attacking the unequipped Police-Citizens Relations Unit police officers.

At least 30 people were arrested during the day's clashes, some of them in black; at least 8 people were arrested for alleged possession of offensive weapons. Police said that at the peak of the rally today, 11,680 people attended, while the organizers said the rally would be attended by 150,000 people. Ralph Spokesman Liu Yikang made a arrest at the scene after meeting reporters at 7 pm.

After dinner, another demonstrator "routinely" blocked the road in Mong Kok, and the riot police cleared the field. At least 5 more people were arrested. A middle-aged man was suspected of being in a black population and was injured during a collision. He was sent to hospital. During the dispersal, several reporters were shot by pepper spray by police officers.

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[00:07] Another demonstrator set up roadblocks at the intersection of Soy Street and Sai Yeung Choi Street. Police officers then cleared it.

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[23:30] A large number of police officers suddenly went to the junction of Xiyangcai South Street and Soy Street, holding pepper spray, indicating that they would take action to disperse. Citizens at the scene are being intercepted.

[23:17] Police called a garbage truck to clear the roadblocks left on Nathan Road.

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[23:05] Demonstrators blocked the road outside Jinji Square in Saiye Street. Police officers arrived to disperse and were on alert.

[23:00] Earlier, riot police intercepted people wearing masks outside Nathan Road Sino Center. A man who was intercepted once argued with the riot police. Another Deliveroo takeaway bicycle was also intercepted. All were released.

[22:55] At the junction of Xiyoucai South Street and Youyou Street, there are also police officers and police cars on guard.

[22:53] A man was pressed to the ground by police uniforms, and he showed pain.

[22:45] Police officers at the scene repeatedly asked the onlookers behind the reporter to leave. During this time, pepper spray was suddenly applied. Many reporters "Zhongjiao" kept coughing.

[22:39] The riot police on the scene suddenly advanced and subdued a man in front of a snack shop. According to on-site observations, at least two people were pressed to the ground and uniformed. Police officers raised a blue flag at the scene and called on those present to leave the scene.

[22:31] The police broadcast on Nathan Road, stating that if journalists stay on Nathan Road, they will be illegally assembled and arrested.

[22:26] People gathered on the police command line left and raised a blue flag, indicating that the people involved in the assembly had illegally sprayed pepper spray in the direction of reporters and then retreated. A reporter suspected that "Zhongjiao" in his eye was uncomfortable, and an obligor was treating him.

[22:10] There are scattered people watching the city, and they still slogan at Xiyangcai South Street. Police later backed up the line until the junction with Nathan Road. Traffic on site has returned to normal.

[22:06] It is known that there was a dispute in Dundas Street earlier. The police arrived at the scene after receiving the report, and then someone blocked the road. A large number of riot police arrived on alert. At least one person was taken away.

[21:53] A large number of people gathered around the scene. The police line was pushed to Xiyangcai South Street, repeatedly calling on the public not to stay and gather. Some police officers once raised a pepper spray.

[21:48] A spokesman for the Hospital Authority said that as of 8:30 pm, public hospitals had received a total of seven wounded from public activities. Six men and one woman were between 17 and 60 years old, and all were taken to Queen Mary Hospital. The situation is stable now.

[21:45] There are onlookers accusing police officers of scolding, and the police raised a blue flag at the scene to warn those present or to participate in illegal assembly.

[21:38] In Mong Kok, someone was blocking the road with a trash can on Dundas Street, Nathan Road. Police sent officers to the scene to alert and traffic was blocked at the scene.

Further reading: [1.19] Four petrol bombs were dropped in the attack report room and parking lot of the Tai Po Police Station

[21:30] Wu Lejun pointed out that today's rally was originally peaceful and orderly, but was robbed and destroyed by "thugs." Wu Lejun pointed out that the strengthening of police patrols and inspections near the rally site was to make the rally more peaceful. During the pre-running inspection, it was found that eight people carried offensive devices such as hammers, which justified the need.

Wu Lejun said that some police officers were surrounded by the rally host today, and later beaten with sticks and bricks. They were also chased when they left. He emphasized that the police-civilian relations team has always been in close communication and contact with the organizer, especially one of the sponsors, "Mr. Liu", but the other party said that he was unimpressed and that the members of the police-civilian relations team provoked the mood of the assembly. Angry at this statement and emphasizing that he was angry at the attack, he stopped it with a minimum of tear gas. It is also said that no smoke bomb has been used for some time.

Wu pointed out that sending colleagues from the Police-Public Relations Group to the assembly site to communicate is a constant and effective method. Only in the end, "thugs" need to be dispelled before they are forced to use tear gas. He also pointed out that police officers could not be seen deliberately putting tear gas into Chater Gardens. It was temporarily unknown how many tear gas bombs were fired today. He also said that at least 4 police officers were injured, someone had a broken bloodstream or injured their hands and feet. Police officers need to be hospitalized. He also stated that the investigation was under way and that if there was sufficient evidence, prosecutions would be taken against Liu Yikuang.

Regarding today ’s police officer putting the identity card of the “Stance News” reporter in front of the camera, Wu said that there is no information available for comment.

[21:20] The police will meet the media at the police headquarters at 9:30 pm. Hong Kong Island Regional Headquarters (Operations) Senior Superintendent Wu Lejun will meet with reporters on behalf of the police.

[20:01] Police said that 11,680 people attended the summit today. Liu Xuan Kuang saw a reporter earlier, saying that the rally will be attended by 150,000 people.

Further reading: [1.19] After meeting with the media, Liu Yikuang was arrested and taken away by high-profile police officers

[1.19] Huang Zhifeng refers to the arrest or immediate remand of Liu Yikuang: a lawsuit is in his possession

[19:30] Another spokesman of the civil assembly team, Mr. Lin, said he was puzzled by the police allegations. He said police officers arrested him on two counts at the time, including "inciting the public" and violating the "not to cover the garden" clause in the notice of no objection. He said that it was inexplicable and that the police were "completely reasonable." He said that it was a civil right to require police officers to show their appointment cards, saying that Chater Road had not yet been exploded.

[19:26] After Liu Xuan Kuang explained to reporters, more than a dozen riot police and plain clothes suddenly stopped him. He was arrested and taken away in a white private car. The charges involved were suspected of inciting public sentiment and violations of the restrictions on non-objection notices, including causing attendees to "force Central" at the rally.

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[19:01] A spokesman for the private rally team, Liu Yikuang, met reporters in Wan Chai. He said that the Chater Garden and Chater Road were full of people today. The density was higher than usual. At least 150,000 people were expected to attend the rally. He said that if the police today There is no clearance, and the number of attendees is more at any time.

Liu Yikang said that at that time, a police officer in plain clothes suddenly came in to ask to terminate the rally, but the police officer did not show his certificate of appointment. Liu said at the time that he had stated that if police officers were willing to show their credentials, they would cooperate. However, he was willing to show the appointment quickly after some people gathered and after a few disturbances, but the situation was difficult to control at that time.

He said that what happened today stemmed from the protest by the police. He emphasized that if the procession was approved without notice and the public could move, there would be no confusion and crowding in the venue, and he believed that the police would be held responsible for the incident.

Liu Yingkuang also said that the scene was noisy, so Mi Feng was handed over to the police to announce the suspension of the rally. He criticized that the police only sent a few police officers to the scene, and they initially refused to present the commission, which stimulated the mood of the people at the scene, thinking that the police could not effectively protect the safety of the police officers, and eventually fired tear gas bombs. He emphasized that even if he could identify the appearance of the police officer, the police officer had the responsibility to produce a certificate of appointment to confirm his identity and rank had the right to terminate the assembly.

[18:42] Some riot police relocated outside Feng's Building, waiting for the police car to board and retreat. Several fire trucks arrived outside the Universal Building.

[18:35] Someone drenched liquid from a place where the riot police gathered.

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[18:28] On Pedder Street, the arrested people were sent to police cars. The reporter visually observed that at least nine men and three women were taken away.

[1827] Councillor Wu Zhaokang was released and warned that he would be arrested for misconduct if he exceeded the blockade. Wu questioned the searchers unreasonably, and criticized the police for not presenting their credentials. He said that after dispersing the reporters, the police officers treated the besieged rudely, including being hit by a shield and a lot of verbal abuse.

[18:07] Outside the junction of Pedder Street and Connaught Road, Central, dozens of people were surrounded by the police, and personal data were required to be searched and registered before they were released. Many were volunteer first aiders and ordinary citizens. Searches and registrations are currently underway. Journalists are also required to show their press cards and search bags.

The riot police searched the body and searched for two bags at a time, while the rest waited under the watch of the riot police. Reporters who were in the same location earlier also need to show their press badges to the riot police before they are released. Riot police pulled up the blockade and separated reporters across the road.

[18:05] The police again called on Kaimei in Central to leave, otherwise they would conduct dispersal and arrest operations.

[17:59] A large number of riot police have enclosed Pedder Street and turned into Chater Road.

[17:56] A large number of riot police boarded the footbridge leading to the IFC and asked the citizens to leave. A uniformed person suspected discomfort. Volunteer first-responders nearby wanted to come forward to check, but the police refused.

[17:54] The Police Public Relations Division once again issued a statement saying that the rally in Chater Garden in Central had to be suspended due to violence. The police were conducting a dispersal operation in the vicinity to warn the "thugs" to immediately stop illegal acts of sabotage, and called on the crowd to gather from Hong Kong as soon as possible Tie Chung Central or Admiralty Station left, otherwise arrests will be taken and reminders at the scene will have the opportunity to commit crimes such as illegal assembly.

Further reading: [1.19] The riot police Yangtze River Center rushed down before the reporter rushed to see the press card and turned away

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[17:51] About ten riot police intercepted a man in a black shirt inside the Central Station.

[17:48] At the Causeway Bay Gooseneck Bridge, three young citizens were intercepted by the police because of a slogan. The mother-in-law who was in the open file left immediately. Police officers also intercepted people outside Times Square.

[17:45] The LCSD announced that due to special circumstances nearby, the Hong Kong City Hall in the Central and Western District is now closed; the Hong Kong Park Stadium and the Hong Kong Squash Centre in the same district will be closed at 6 pm.

[17:42] Around Chater Road and Des Voeux Road in Central, a large number of riot police pushed forward and chased the people in black at the scene. Many were subdued to the ground. Riot police chased Pedder Street, and there were bloodshed in the mouths of the subdued.

[17:40] A large number of riot police officers are stationed at the Causeway Bay Gooseneck Bridge, and the atmosphere is calm.

[17:32] There are a large number of riot police inside the Central Station.

[17:27] Police officers showed a blue flag near the Court of Final Appeal to warn the people involved in illegal assembly.

[17:25] There is a traffic jam at Southorn Stadium, Wan Chai near O'Brien Road. The east-west line is currently closed.

[17:24] Riot police pulled up a blockade around the Quartet Square. Outside the exit of k of the adjacent MTR, Legislative Councillor Xu Zhifeng and the riot police argued that a policewoman said, "Some people throw bricks, some people throw them "Paintballs undermine social tranquility," and asked Xu to leave immediately.

[17:13] Outside the MTR station in Central, near the Queen's Square, some riot police pushed forward and crashed reporters. Some reporters fell to the ground.

[17:05] Many people inside the Central Station have called for the people to leave by car, and they are still calm.

[17:05] In the Admiralty Bus Terminal, riot police officers raised yellow and blue flags. Demonstrators gathered at the scene dispersed one after another.

[17:05] A group of citizens refused to take the MTR, congested the entrance and exit of the MTR near the Statue Square, and asked the police to open the road. The riot police subsequently reinforced and demanded that people present leave immediately in the direction of the MTR. Otherwise, they will be arrested at their own risk.

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Further reading: [1.19. Atlas] Crowds were ripped off by the public to attack the police in Central to reproduce tear gas bombs

[17:01] Riot police took away a young man at the Court of Final Appeal, and refused to leave an old man in the direction of the Statue Square. Dozens of Athlon members left after a round of Chater Garden, a water monitor and a A sharp armed armored vehicle was on alert outside Chater Gardens.

[17:00] Riot police raised a yellow flag outside the High Court and near Admiralty Bus Terminal.

[16:59] Water monitors and armoured armored vehicles are now on alert at Garden Road.

[16:55] The members of the Athlon team that had been armed in Chater Road retreated. Some Athlon members ripped off the poster of the rally in the Chater Garden. The public scolded them, and Athlon raised the pepper spray.

[16:55] Over 100 demonstrators gathered outside Exit B of Admiralty Station, MTR, and dozens of riot police officers were on alert. Demonstrators criticized being unable to leave Admiralty, shouting "I have the right to take a bus."

[16:48] The Police Public Relations Division of the Police Force issued another draft, requesting the participants to go to Central and Admiralty to take the MTR to leave. It is also said that the police are using the minimum required force, including tear gas, to disperse and Arrest offenders.

[16:45] A police officer suddenly entered the alert near the Court of Final Appeal, and a large number of reporters visited the scene. A large number of citizens rushed into the J1 pass at Central Station and left. The situation was very chaotic.

[16:40] The Police Public Relations Division of the Police Department issued a statement saying that in response to the violence at the scene, the police had asked the organizer to suspend the rally in Chater Garden in Central and urged participants to leave by public transport in the direction of Admiralty.

They also pointed out that police officers were surrounded by people throwing water bottles and other debris in Des Voeux Road during the interception work near Chater Gardens in Central. Some people set up barricades and umbrellas with iron bars and ice cream cones to block Germany. Auxiliary Road Central and Xuechang Street, throwing bricks on the road, also refers to someone throwing paintballs and smearing the outer walls of buildings near the garden.

Further reading: [1.19] 2 male and 1 female police officers in the Civil Relations Group blasted the police.

[1.19] The assaulted police officer was sent to the hospital to treat the "Second Brother" of the police force and the Hong Kong Island Commander to visit the doctor

[1.19] Police attacked by the government issued a statement strongly condemning: leaving the scene was still beaten

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[16:39] A police officer of the Athlon team in Central oversaw an elderly man on Chater Road. The policeman had put pepper spray and the detainee's head was bleeding. The police released tear gas at the scene. Athlon also fired a pepperball gun at Chater Garden. The elder also "hard food".

[16:37] Water monitors and armored vehicles are on alert in Des Voeux Road. Police officers raise their guns on the roof of the armored vehicle.

[16:35] A large number of Athlon team members were dispatched to disperse the people present.

[16:34] Police officers in plain clothes were suspected of being beaten "privately" outside the Yangtze River Center, and their heads were bleeding. The riot police treated them. According to on-site news, they were found inside the Chater Garden rally before being chased outside the Yangtze River Center.

[16:33] The water cannon car is now driving near Des Voeux Road Central.

[16:29] A member of the Athlon team drove away the demonstrators in Central, and a tear gas grenade was cast at the scene.

Further reading: [1.19 Rally] A Bottle of Water Breaks the Peace Rally

[1.19] The government responds to the rally: It is extremely regrettable that some people demand foreign sanctions against Hong Kong

[16:24] Outside the center of the Yangtze River Group, Bank Street, there is an umbrella confrontation between riot police and demonstrators.

[16:24] Police demand a rally in Central.

[16:23] Demonstrators are digging bricks near HSBC Central.

[16:22] Water monitors are on alert outside the High Court. Some police officers opened a microphone and asked the people on the sidewalk to return to the sidewalk, otherwise they used force.

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[16:15] Riot police officers once showed a yellow flag outside the High Court of Queensway, indicating that the current person is committing a crime and that the water cannon car was on alert. The rally has been outside the Admiralty Lippo Centre.

[16:13] The rally is heading towards Admiralty. In Central, there are people in black destroying the traffic lights on Xuechang Street, and some people have set up roadblocks nearby.

[16:10] The SAR Government has issued a statement in response to the rally at the end of the rally. A government spokesperson stated that it understands the public's aspirations for universal suffrage, and society must clearly understand that the chief executive elected by universal suffrage is not only responsible to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, To be appointed by the Central People's Government, it needs to be accountable to the Central People's Government.

The spokesman also expressed great regret that some of the participants required foreign governments to interfere in Hong Kong affairs and impose "sanctions", emphasizing that foreign governments, parliaments or organizations have no role in the development of Hong Kong's political system and should not try to influence them through any comments or measures. Or get involved in Hong Kong's discussions on related issues.

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[16:08] At the rally scene, Liu Yikuang said that due to the large number of people at the scene, he called on those present to leave to Admiralty Station and allow others to enter.

[16:07] Demonstrators set up an umbrella array in Des Voeux Road to confront police officers. Some people set up roadblocks such as paper sheets and railings. Police officer Kai Mi said they may have violated the Public Security Regulations.

[16:04] Demonstrators spray-painted outside the China Construction Bank Building and wrote slogans such as "Restoration of Hong Kong", "Revenge" and "Five Major Appeals, No One Must Be".

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[15:57] During police interception of a man, someone squirted water at the police officer and suspected to have thrown paintballs. Another group of riot police rushed forward and subdued a man who was tied in both hands On the lanyard, riot police officers once sprayed pepper spray on bystanders and took the man away.

[15:55] In Des Voeux Road, Central, a riot police subdued a man in black and pressed him to the ground. The crowd and the police watched the scene. Police officers held pepper spray and baton to drive out the scene.

[15:51] Demonstrators are removing the railings near Jackson Road outside Chater Gardens.

Further reading: [1.19] Government responds to rally: Extreme regret that some people demand foreign sanctions against Hong Kong

Further reading: [1.19 Traffic News] Central Conflict Resolve KMB Lines to Return to Normal Service

[15:43] Police stated on Facebook page that there was a public event in Chater Garden, Central this afternoon. For the sake of public safety, an interrogation was conducted in the vicinity of Central and 4 men were seized with hammers and taxi They were arrested for possession of offensive weapons, or possession of tools that could be used for illegal purposes.

Police said they would continue to step up patrols and interceptions in Chater Gardens, Central to ensure that public activities can be carried out smoothly and safely. In addition, the police urged participants in public events to pay attention to their safety and pay close attention to news released by the police.

Inspector Zou Haoheng of the Police Public Relations Section once broadcasted on the police Facebook, calling on citizens to pay attention to their own safety when participating in the rally. It is also said that the police have stepped up patrols in Central and Admiralty and arrested at least 4 people, including a taxi Taken, telescopic batons, etc., worried that "interested people" would use weapons to make chaos, and reiterated that this time the notice of no objection approved the rally and urged the public not to march.

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[15:42] Chater Road is full of people, and the crowd is close to Pedder Street.

[15:21] The organizer stated that after receiving requests from the LCSD and the police, participants should avoid staying on the upper canopy.

[15:15] The rally invited an Italian singer to sing.

Further reading: [1.19] Police arrest four men in Central for possession of offensive weapons such as hammers and telescopic batons

[15:05] Inside Central Station, another exit K near Chater Garden, the riot police who had been on alert had retreated. At present, the MTR staff mainly maintains order.

[15:03] The rally officially started. Liu Yikang stated that he would condemn the police for opposing today ’s march, so he "opposed your objections" with the number of participants today. He emphasized that the "Crushing of Central" and the "Crushing of Central" were officially launched today. ". Liu Yikuang also pointed out that the theme of today's event is "immediate democratic political reform or comprehensive sanctions." He hoped that from 2020 onwards, everyone will no longer just participate in parades or assemblies, but will resist. At the same time, he urged those who are watching the live broadcast should immediately come to participate in the rally.

[14:57] The security guard sealed the gap of the automatic door with adhesive tape.

[14:50] A large number of citizens participating in the rally successively followed Exit J of Central Station to enter Chater Garden, and a number of riot police officers were on alert at the scene.

[14:45] The spokesman of the civil rally team that held the rally, Liu Jiu Kuang, said that the Chater Garden site was "close to full," and it is expected that the venue can accommodate up to 30,000 people. For the police to intercept reporters and participants before the rally, he strongly condemned the incident and criticized the police for suppressing freedom of assembly and interview. He also pointed out that the police had previously opposed today's parade, which eventually filled today's rally venue and could not disperse the flow of people, emphasizing that all chaos was made by the police.

Further reading: [1.19. Rally] Police 360-degree round "World Sanctions" rally water cannon car Queensway alert

[14:25] In Queensway, a water cannon car and a sharp armed armored car are parked on alert. According to the "Position News", a police officer said in the High Court that he wanted to take out his identity card and asked him to remove or lower his camera, otherwise he would use appropriate force. Taking his cell phone, the reporter repeatedly spoke to stop it. According to the picture, his footage was once covered by his hands, the situation in front of the camera was chaotic, and then the live broadcast was interrupted.

"Hong Kong 01" reporters later arrived and learned that "Stance" reporters had been released.

[14:18] Inside the MTR Central Station, several elders bitterly asked the riot police not to be masked. They also persuaded to "make a solution to the road". Some elders wept for a while.

[14:16] In the direction of Exit J, another man in a black shirt was intercepted by the police.

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[14:00] One hour before the start of the rally, more than 100 citizens arrived at Chater Garden in advance. Some self-published leaflets, stickers, badges and other items were distributed. Some people also initiated "write to you" to make the citizens in prison. Demonstrators wrote New Year's cards. Some elders said that they "want to write as much as possible to encourage speaking." They also said that today's rally was legal. The police had no reason to interfere, and they were impatient with a large number of riot police. Some groups also sold American flag brooches on the spot, claiming to earn organizational operating expenses, and "thank you" the United States for passing the Hong Kong Bill of Rights and Democracy.

[14:02] Inside the Central Station, another man in a black shirt and mask was intercepted, checked for his belongings, and later released. While the man was being searched, some citizens watched, some riot police and the public clamored, saying that if there was any damage, they would catch it, and then talk to the black police.

[14:00] About 300 people have gathered in Chater Garden, and some people are holding the flags of the United States and Britain.

[13:57] At Central Station, another young man was searched and intercepted. The other two women were released after being registered by the police.

[13:55] A young man was intercepted under the flyover of the Universal Building in Central. A backpack, a mask, and bulletproof plates were found. His hands were tied with slings. A citizen watched on the flyover and was driven away by police officers.

[13:45] MTR Central Station Exit L posted a notice indicating that the exit has been closed.

Several riot police officers headed in this direction, and the reporter followed and observed from the distance. In the near future, some riot police officers approached reporters and yelled at "you do something wrong?" And demanded that the reporter's ID be checked. The riot police said that the police had "acted" at the exit, accused reporters of "sneaky", "scared and stopped", and said they were worried about the safety of colleagues. The reporter explained to the other party that they were working and also showed that there was no "close-up" approach to the riot police.

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[13:35] Police officers outside the HSBC Bank head office opposite Chater Garden intercepted several young people wearing masks and released them after registering information.

[13:25] Two young men were intercepted by riot police at Exit K and copied their personal data and released them.

[13:20] The youth has not been arrested and left on his own.

[13:07] A young man ran away when he saw the riot police in Chater Garden. During this period, a number of police officers chased him. More than a dozen rioters entered the Chater Garden, causing dissatisfaction at the scene. The youth were found out of gas masks, gloves, Helmets, binoculars, etc., a large number of citizens were dissatisfied, accusing the police of being unreasonable.

[13:04] More than ten masked riot police are on alert at Exit K of Central Station, MTR.

[12:56] Nearly 20 masked riot police carrying round shields patrolling inside Central Station

A non-governmental rally team's application for hosting a "World Sanction Parade" today (19th) was opposed, and the rally was held instead. (Photo by Zheng Cuibi / Profile picture)

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