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May 1st Labor Day and Hong Kong and Kowloon Direct Attacks | Police once surrounded Langham Place at 5:01

2020-05-01T09:59:37.944Z


Today is Labor Day, the epidemic of the new coronavirus pneumonia has slowed down. The Workers Union originally applied for a march today, but the police issued a notice of objection. The group changed to set up street stations in multiple districts. The police waited in multiple districts to prevent the recurrence of large-scale demonstration conflicts that had been suspended for several months because of the epidemic. In the morning, the Labor Party and the social petitioners even petitioned, and the police also voted on the grounds of violating the restraint order. "Hong Kong 01" will directly hit the situation in multiple areas.


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Written by: Lao Xianliang, Huang Yongyu, Zhang Jiamin, Mai Kaiyin, Chen Nuoxi, Guo Qianwen, Lao Minyi, Chen Shuxia

2020-05-01 12:59

Date of last update: 2020-05-01 17:47

Today is Labor Day, the epidemic of the new coronavirus pneumonia has slowed down. The Workers Union originally applied for a march today, but the police issued a notice of objection. The group changed to set up street stations in multiple districts. The police waited in multiple districts to prevent the recurrence of large-scale demonstration conflicts that had been suspended for several months because of the epidemic. In the morning, the Labor Party and the social petitioners even petitioned, and the police also voted on the grounds of violating the restraint order.

"Hong Kong 01" will directly hit the situation in multiple areas.

[17:15] Assistant Commander (Operation) Tan Baihui of Kwun Tong District said that he knew that there was a crowd gathering in Kwun Tong at 3:30 pm. After arriving at the venue, he found that there were 7 people in the street station and broadcast propaganda vocal tapes. , And issued a warning, after seeking legal advice later, does not rule out prosecution. He also pointed out that it is up to Hong Kong people to work together to abide by the law and strictly enforce it to avoid the deterioration of immunization. If they still see violations later, no matter what excuses, it will depend on the actual situation and its purpose before deciding to prosecute.

The reporter asked if there was an established organization or a street station. Is there any difference in treatment? The police said that there will be no media questioning session today.

Members of the site trade union said that today, six or seven people from Huiyang Township Association sent alcohol hand rub, why not prosecute? The union said that the volunteers have been followed by four people, and the others are supervised by members of parliament. The volunteers are for the purpose of epidemic prevention. They believe that there is no violation of the restraint order and said that the street station will continue until 6 pm.

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[17:01] In Mong Kok, Sha Tin, Kwai Fong, and many other areas, stepping into 5:01 pm, there are slogans called "Recover Hong Kong, Times Revolution".

[17:00] Kwun Tong: Some citizens continue to scold street people, referring to volunteers as "garbage", "letting the deadly road", and "delivering masks to the riots". The two sides once scolded. , And the escort woman who scolded away, pulled up the cordon again.

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[16:43] Kwun Tong: The person in charge of the trade union street station at the site pointed out that the epidemic prevention materials have been distributed, including the distribution of rulers and masks, calling for social distance. He pointed out that when he arrived earlier, he had been intercepted by the police and released. He stated that in the "599G" legislation, epidemic prevention is exempted, and the police were asked how to violate the restraint order, but the police had no explanation. The police closed the team after warning and said they did not rule out ticket control.

Huang Zhifeng said that earlier in the day, there were formed organizations to distribute supplies at Kwun Tong Station. He questioned why formed organizations could be distributed. The police even pointed out that they appeared only because there were "thieves". District Council members questioned the police's unreasonable allegations.

[16:30] Kwun Tong: A large number of riot police went to the trade union street station at the site, and pulled up the blockade line to surround the street station. There are street station leaders and police officers theory. The police said there were more than four people at the scene and seven people. The person in charge of Jiezhan said that Jiezhan was distributing anti-epidemic materials. The police were armed with pepper ball guns on alert. Huang Zhifeng, Secretary General of Hong Kong Public Zhi, was on the scene.

[16:18] Some riot police officers in Mong Kok boarded the car and left. Li Zhuoren pointed out that there were only four people in the street station, but the police accused them of violating the restriction order. He also pointed out that at the time, he answered a worker ’s question, but the police rebuked the union for acting. At that time, more than a hundred people surrounded the street station, which made it impossible for workers in need to obtain leaflets. He reprimanded the police for limiting power to order abuse of power. Li Zhuoren pointed out that the police once warned to use a limit to order tickets, but ultimately did not issue a ticket.

[16:00] Langham Place, Mong Kok: There were quarrels among the people present, and then a large number of riot police officers arrived. They held pepper sprays, shields and batons, and set up a blockade outside Langham Place. It can be seen at the scene that nearly half of the riot police officers were on alert. A member of the Workers' Union was present at the scene. "Do you want to cross the road?" The police also pointed out that they have issued warnings many times and asked the public to leave as soon as possible for public health and safety.

A number of riot police officers surrounded Li Zhuoren Street Station, during which members of the Workers' League and the policemen scolded. It can be seen at the scene that some members of the public have joined the scolding battle, and the police also used cameras to film the situation of those present.

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[15:48] Across the road from Langham Place in Mong Kok, two groups of dissident citizens shouted slogans and scolded each other. The police car arrived immediately, and a large number of riot police got out and drove the citizens. The riot police pulled the line of defense at the door of Langham Place. He entered the Langham Place with a pepper spray, shield and baton.

[1540] Mong Kok: Wu Min'er, the chairman of the Workers ’Union, placed a street station in Mong Kok. She said there would be no more than 4 members at all street stations today. Regarding today ’s application for the 5.1 march, the police refused, and Wu Min'er said he would slogan at 5: 1 this afternoon. In addition, some netizens found the patronage of Huangdian as a method of resistance, and called on the public to support today's patronage of Huangdian.

[15:30] Kwun Tong: Some members of the trade union originally planned to go to the Street Station at Exit A of Kwun Tong. On the way, they were intercepted by the riot police, and a large amount of materials for publicity and materials at the Street Station were found; Is the owner of the phone. The raided citizens then held up the publicity and the police set up anti-lock lines. Huang Zhifeng originally planned to monitor the street station. He was dissatisfied with the union members who had been obstructed many times. He believed that the police's approach was unreasonable.

[15:20] Huang Zhifeng, Secretary General of the Hong Kong Public Zhi, and Liang Kaiqing, a Kwun Tong District Councillor, appeared in Kwun Tong to support the Workers ’Union Street Station. While waiting for the street station to be set up, police cars and riot police were on alert nearby, and a video camera was turned on to shoot.

[14:40] There are many yellow shops on Ho Fuk Street in Tsim Sha Tsui. A reporter visited and found that there were only a few people waiting in line outside the glorious ice room. 

[14:30] There are long queues of "Huangdian" restaurants in Causeway Bay. The police patrol the ground. In addition, in Xiyun Street and Tanglong Street, some restaurants have diners waiting outside, but the crowds are scattered and no long people are seen.

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【14:10】 Kowloon Bay: A number of "Huangdian" restaurants are lined up, and citizens queue up for consumption.

[13:37] There were a large number of riot police patrols off Langham Place in Mong Kok. The security guard of the mall saw some glass doors locked and said: "There are surprises and rushes into the sun. They will be sealed first, fearing danger. "

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[13:00] Outside the Central Office of Xiyingpan, the police set up a water horse and intercepted passersby.

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[12:45] Kwun Tong:

All entrances and exits of the Kwun Tong MTR station remained normal. The police sent a maximum of 10 guards at Exit A to guard, and someone inspected the doors and windows of the emergency entrances and exits. The Meixin Cake Shop in the station continued to operate. In the apm mall, there are people with the name badges of business staff guarding the entrance and exit, and the apm parking lot has police ptu cars driving out.

As for Yumin Square, multiple police cars were parked, and riot police officers patrolled from time to time. Journalists and citizens stopped at the overpass, and some police officers asked to leave and not take pictures.

Riot police officers intercepted several juveniles in front of the station control room of the Kwun Tong MTR station. The juveniles were allowed to leave after checking their identity cards. There are riot police officers stationed at all entrances and exits of Kwun Tong Station.

[12:33] Causeway Bay: At least 6 police cars parked outside Hysan Place. There are riot police officers stationed and patrolled outside many large shopping malls, including Sogo Department Store, Hysan Place and Times Square. Until 12:30 noon, many shopping malls are still open as usual.

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May 1st Labor Day | Labor Party social petitions were arrested by the police

[11:30] Today (1st), the Labor Party, the Social and People ’s Company and other organizations will gather from the Admiralty Center and march to the petition of the General Political Department. The police issued multiple warnings, and later intercepted them at the overpass, issuing ticket charges one by one. However, the Eastern District Councillor and Vice Chairman of the Labor Party, Mader, was unwilling to show his ID card, and was subsequently arrested on charges of improper office work.

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