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Live Broadcasting: Anti-Hong Kong version of National Security Act demonstrations without warning

2020-05-24T13:03:04.153Z


The central government took the initiative to formulate the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law", which has caused great controversy in the society against four types of behaviors such as splitting the country and subverting the state power. Some netizens initiated a demonstration on Hong Kong Island today (24th) at 1 p.m. Live broadcast of the parade.


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Written by: Zhou Lixi, Kuang Xiaobin, Wu Zhuo'an, Huang Yongyu, Wang Jie'en

2020-05-24 12:24

Last update date: 2020-05-24 20:57

The central government took the initiative to formulate the "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law", which has caused great controversy in the society against four types of behaviors such as splitting the country and subverting the state power. Some netizens initiated a demonstration on Hong Kong Island today (24th) at 1 p.m. Live broadcast of the parade.

[20:15] The police car originally parked outside the Wan Chai Fire Station on Hennessy Road drove away, and then someone snatched the debris out of the road and blocked the road again.

[20:20] There are blood stains and clothing near the Times Square near the Gooseneck Bridge. Some people at the scene said that earlier on, police officers intercepted several demonstrators here. An ambulance responded to the report, but failed to locate the injured. It is understood that the injured have been arrested by dogs.

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Police private car glass was smashed

[1947] A HA spokesperson revealed that as of 6pm, a total of 6 people were sent to Ruttonjee Hospital during the demonstration. One female patient was in critical condition, two men and two women were in stable condition, and another female patient was discharged.

It is reported that the critically ill woman is a person of South Asian origin and was sent to the hospital due to heart disease.

[1924] People at the scene sang under the gooseneck bridge. The riot police suddenly rushed to subdue a man. A police officer fired a pepper ball gun. Several people on the scene coughed, including police officers who only wore surgical masks.

[1834] The police said that at about 6 o'clock in the evening, the police left after completing the law enforcement at the Gooseneck Bridge in Causeway Bay. When the police convoy drove to Tianle, some thugs threw bricks at the police car. In one of the police cars, the entire glass window of the driver ’s seat was shattered, a large amount of glass fragments were splashed into the car, and a police officer was injured and bleeding.

The police allege that the glass window of a police private car was broken by demonstrators throwing bricks. (Police FB)

Today's demonstration was arrested at least 120

[1822] After the riot police boarded the police car and left, the demonstrators set up barricades under the gooseneck bridge.

[1730] The Democratic Central and Western District Councillor Ye Jinlong was arrested in Causeway Bay. According to Central and Western District Councillor Huang Yongzhi, Ye Jinlong was suddenly driven out of the road by the police on the sidewalk, and then was arrested by the police on the ground. Two people were also arrested on the same field.

[1700] According to police news, demonstrators intensively threw bricks at the police near the gooseneck bridge. Three members of the media liaison team were injured, mainly to the feet and knees, and one of them had a brick in the helmet.

The police later issued a manuscript stating that at about 4.45pm, during the law enforcement period near the Gooseneck Bridge in Causeway Bay, a mob suddenly threw a large amount of bricks, hard objects and unknown liquids at the police officers at the scene. At least 4 police media liaison team members were injured.

The police condemned the mob's evil deeds. Anyone who "violently" tried to "scramble" their claims in a way that was violent and hurt others is beyond the scope of the law. The police will never appease evil, and will certainly pursue it to the end.

[1658] Police said that since 12:00 noon, a large number of "thugs" had assembled in Causeway Bay and Wan Chai to commit illegal acts of violence. As of 4:30 pm, at least 120 people were arrested, most of them suspected of illegal assembly.

[1643] Sharp armed armoured vehicles and water cannon cars pass the police headquarters and exit Hennessy Road towards Wan Chai.

[1640] The police issued at least two tear gas.

Police said on Facebook that at 3 pm, a mob assembled at the rooftop of Happy Building, Percival Street, Causeway Bay, during which it was suspected of throwing multiple glass bottles to the ground, endangering the lives of passing citizens. The police immediately rushed to the scene to stop 8 people, 4 of whom were arrested on suspicion of illegal assembly and the other 4 were suspected of assisting and abetting the illegal assembly.

[1621] Many people were uniformed outside Sogo Department Store. Dozens of men were taken on coaches, including many people wearing reflective clothing. The arrested persons were allegedly taken to the North Point Police Station. Police sources said 80 people were arrested outside Sogo.

[1612] On the Cobb Lane in Wan Chai, a citizen was hit by pepper pachinko with a red mark on his mouth, requiring first aid workers to manage it. People at the scene pointed out that when a large number of policemen boarded the police car and left, they suddenly fired several pepper pachinko balls. At the scene, at least two pepper bombs were left underground.

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Police detained more than 40 demonstrators

[1600] The IT glass of the fashion store was smashed, and the humanoid dolls in the store were moved out of the road as roadblocks. IT boss Shen Jiawei has attended the entertainment of high-ranking police officers such as artist Zeng Zhiwei.

Police said that at about 3:30 in the afternoon, a mob destroyed the store in Causeway Bay, and destroyed the glass of the store with bricks and other hard objects. Glass fragments were scattered all over the place. The police warned the thugs to stop all illegal and violent acts. The police are enforcing laws in the relevant areas and will certainly bring the people involved to justice.

[1548] Firefighters got out of the car and removed the roadblock that prevented the fire truck from advancing on George Street. Demonstrators rebuilt the obstacle after the fire truck left.

[1544] There are people in black in Paterson Street who pile debris on the road to erect barricades.

[1538] Police said on Facebook that at about 2:30 in the afternoon, a large number of "thugs" in Causeway Bay climbed over the road fence and broke into the lane of Gloucester Road to block the road with debris, completely ignoring the safety of road users at the scene. The police immediately arrived to stop, and a large number of thugs fled to Hongxing Road, where they were eventually arrested in uniform. At least 40 men and women were arrested on suspicion of participating in illegal assembly.

The police warn "thugs" not to think they can escape the law net after breaking the law. The police will do their best to enforce the law and bring all the people involved to justice.

The police fired tear gas, and a cloud of smoke filled it. (Photo by Li Zetong)

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Full Seal of Queensway

[1524] The water guns fired water serially at the location of the gooseneck bridge, and at the same time fired tear gas in the direction of Tianhou on Percival Street.

[1508] Demonstrators set up brick arrays on Johnston Road, burning debris, and then fire was put out to extinguish the scene.

[1507] The police commander at the police headquarters announced that the direction to Pacific Place in Admiralty had been blocked and called on the citizens to leave in the east direction.

[1505] The water gun car shoots water at the location of the gooseneck bridge to disperse the demonstrators.

[1500] A police officer boarded a tram ready to leave in the direction of Admiralty and searched passengers ’belongings.

[1453] A member of the Athlon team rushed to Johnston Road to disperse the demonstrators who had just set up a roadblock. After the members of the Athlon Squad surrounded more than 10 demonstrators, they did not arrest anyone. They only said, "Well, let's block the road, go back to the house." Then he left.

[1448] There were demonstrators advancing towards Admiralty, and the police set up a defensive line in the direction of Admiralty.

The demonstrators moved the iron horse. (Photographed by O'Gallery)

Water cannon truck dispatched the shop to close the gate

[1420] Outside the Liaison Office of the Chinese Communist Party, riot-proof bag bombs walked towards Central.

[1417] The police have blocked the entire Georgian Street carriageway and some sidewalks.

[1409] The police have always raised the blue flag to advance to George Street and asked the reporter to leave.

[1405] The police held a black flag at Hennessy Road, Wan Chai.

[1356] Sharp armed armoured vehicles and water cannon cars advanced in the direction of Causeway Bay, while demonstrators advanced from the gooseneck bridge in the direction of Wan Chai, and closed shops in Wan Chai and Causeway Bay.

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(Photographed by O'Gallery)

The police said that someone throwing debris to put tear gas is the lowest force

[1337] The police stated on Facebook that at 1pm, there were demonstrators occupying the road along Hennessy Road in Causeway Bay. The police maintained order at the scene, and thugs threw umbrellas, water bottles and other debris to the police. To stop the violent acts of the thugs, the police use the minimum required force, including the use of tear gas.

The police warned the thugs to immediately stop the illegal violence and the police would take decisive enforcement actions.

[1333] The police fired tear gas several times at the location of Sugar Street in Causeway Bay and asked the social workers present to leave.

[1326] Many citizens and foreign domestic helpers scrambled to avoid them. Some citizens scolded: "Originally, there was a car in 1 minute, no tears, don't take a tear gas bomb than me!"

[1325] In Causeway Bay, demonstrators throwing debris, the police fired pepper ball guns and tear gas. In Wan Chai, police officers asked reporters and citizens on the flyover to leave.

【1258】 Several dozens of people walked along Hennessy Road, passing through the Gooseneck Bridge, and heading towards Wan Chai. The police asked the people who stopped at the crossing to leave at the pedestrian crossing of SOGO.

[1254] The police raised the blue flag, referring to the illegal assembly of the procession and demanding that the people present leave immediately.

[1240] There are dozens of police officers stationed along the gooseneck bridge in Causeway Bay. Some riot police officers stopped young people wearing light-colored clothes for investigation. In Wan Chai, a number of riot police officers patrolled Tai Wang East Street.

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Police refer to "Quick" for illegal assembly

[1229] People ’s Power Tan Dezhi claimed that the health lecture was exempted from Hong Kong law 599C. The police alleged that Tan Dezhi was involved in an illegal assembly and did not obtain a legal exemption. After payment, he was arrested. While the police forcibly turned off Tan Dezhi's horn, there was a riot police who once took out pepper spray and shook it with the public.

[1224] The police asked the public not to participate in the unauthorized assembly, and said that Tan Dezhi ’s street station had a chance to violate the restriction

【1219】 People's Power Tan Dezhi "Quick Sing" promotes political ideas at the swing street station on the east corner of Causeway Bay. The Democratic Party also sells fund-raising coupons at the swing street station at Paterson Street.

[1200] There are also several riot police standing guard outside Causeway Bay Times Square. They are intercepting and searching men and women wearing black shirts and black masks.

[1148] There are about 20 riot police standing guard outside SOGO in Causeway Bay, and there are also riot police entering the gate to patrol inside the Causeway Bay subway station.

[1145] There are no police deployments on the ground near the Southorn Stadium in Wan Chai, but there are more than 10 riot police on guard in the lobby of the Wan Chai subway station.

Yesterday the situation of police deployment outside the Central Liaison Office

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Source: hk1

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