MTR closings and limited service during the open periods are an effective way to create misery for average Hong Kongers. The government is hoping that this alienates the broad population from the protesters. The unelected government has approval ratings below 20%
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Neither the MTR closures or the mask ban deter protest, but they do make it impossible to call the kind of 1-2 million person marches that demonstrate the government's lack of legitimacy. These were happening in defiance of police permit requirements and posed a political threat
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any measure could bring peace and minimum riot protests are welcomed by people of HK, condemn viot protesters, add oil, police
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