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An ensemble plays protest anthem Glory to Hong Kong in Shatin's New Town Plaza at noon on Sunday.
In full: http://bit.ly/extraditionhk . Photo: Stand News screenshot. #hongkong #hongkongprotests #antiELABpic.twitter.com/jweIFqegwB
Protesters at Shatin's New Town Plaza picketed pro-Beijing or state-affiliated businesses on Sunday afternoon. Protest stickers were stuck on the windows of a local Bank of China branch.
Earlier: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/09/22/hong-kong-train-operator-limits-airport-express-service-amid-protest-calls-congest-traffic/ …
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Also targeted with protest stickers was snack store Best Mart 360. Its owners are accused of having close ties with Fujianese clans, in turn accused of beating protesters in North Point.
Earlier: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/09/22/hong-kong-train-operator-limits-airport-express-service-amid-protest-calls-congest-traffic/ …
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Protesters stuck stickers on the gates of a local branch of tech company Huawei - internationally accused of working with Beijing's spyng agencies.
Earlier: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/09/22/hong-kong-train-operator-limits-airport-express-service-amid-protest-calls-congest-traffic/ …
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Protesters made endless reservations at the Jade Garden Chinese restaurant. It is owned by food and beverage conglomerate Maxim's, whose management vocally supported the #HongKong gov't in recent months.
Earlier: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/09/22/hong-kong-train-operator-limits-airport-express-service-amid-protest-calls-congest-traffic/ …
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Some pro-Beijing shoppers quarrelled with the picketing protesters on Sunday afternoon, but no violence appeared to have erupted.
Earlier: https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/09/22/hong-kong-train-operator-limits-airport-express-service-amid-protest-calls-congest-traffic/ …
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Using paper cranes, Shatin protesters created a “lion bird”. The creature’s Cantonese name sounds like the words “finish privately” — a euphemism for beating up pro-Beijing supporters when attacked by them given the lack of police intervention.
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Riot police arrived at Shatin MTR Station shortly after 4:30pm on Sunday.
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The MTR announced the closure of Shatin MTR Station for police operational purposes on Sunday afternoon.
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Riot police chase protesters around Shatin late Sunday afternoon.
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In Shatin, some protesters threw objects at police and lit barricades on fire, while police have shot projectiles in return.
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In a series of statements, the #HongKong government and police told Shatin residents to shut their windows in preparation for tear gas.
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Police fired multiple canisters of tear gas on the streets of Shatin early Sunday evening, as protesters retreat to Shatin Town Hall.
In full: http://bit.ly/extraditionhk . Photo: Apple Daily / NowTV screenshot. #hongkong #hongkongprotests #antiELABpic.twitter.com/mb51xEaKFW
The MTR has also closed Kowloon and Tsing Yi stations on the Tung Chung line. In Kowloon, protesters gathered at the Elements mall and vandalised some of the rail operator's facilities.
In full: http://bit.ly/extraditionhk . Photo: @mtrupdate. #hongkong #hongkongprotests #antiELABpic.twitter.com/vI6kwUB8Xx
Riot police also arrived at Kwai Fong MTR Station shortly after people decided to protest there.
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