Anti-government protesters have defied police warnings and gathered in Tai Po. Follow our ongoing coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv #hongkongprotests
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Scenes from Nam Wan Road in Tai Po. Photos: SCMP/Sam Tsang http://sc.mp/h6hv
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After heated discussions, the crowd on Nam Wan Road decides to retreat for one block and set up barricades there. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv
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Wong Tai Sin is peaceful, but nearly empty. Protesters failed to secure a non-objection letter from the police for this venue. http://sc.mp/h6hv
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Barricades made with metal barriers are now set up on Nam Wan Road, extending the distance between protesters and a riot police cordon. http://sc.mp/h6hv
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Organisers of a planned protest in Sham Shui Po tomorrow (Sunday, Aug 11) have lost their appeal against the police's decision to issue a letter of objection to the event. http://sc.mp/h6hv
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The thousands gathering on Nam Wan Road in Tai Po have decided to leave for Tai Wai. Sha Tin and Mong Kok were also options discussed, but were not were chosen. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv
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With a stand-off in Tai Po easing and the crowd leaving, some reportedly for Tai Wai, riot police on Nam Wan Road seem to be more relaxed now. http://sc.mp/h6hv
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Scenes from Tai Wo Road in Tai Po. Photos: SCMP/Sam Tsang Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv
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Demonstrators at the airport are set to begin a silent protest, with their eyes or mouths covered by black cloth. They're protesting against what they say are Hongkongers being silenced and suppressed. http://sc.mp/h6hv
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Protesters from Tai Po have arrived in Tai Wai and are now cutting off traffic on Mei Tin Road, including a link to Che Kung Miu Road. Following our continuing coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv
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As protesters from Tai Po continue to arrive in Tai Wai, a banner is unfurled on a footbridge, carrying the now-common slogan “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times”. http://sc.mp/h6hv
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A small group of protesters have appeared on Tai Wo Road in Tai Po again, which was earlier mostly cleared. Police raise a blue flag to warn of use of force if they do not comply with orders to leave. http://sc.mp/h6hv
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Scenes from the silent protest at the airport http://sc.mp/h6hv
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Protesters have revisited New Town Plaza, the site of violent clashes in July. Black-clad, wearing helmets and carrying open umbrellas, the protesters shouted “add oil” in encouragement before many moved on. http://sc.mp/h6hv
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#LIVE: Protesters in Tai Wai are heading to Hung Hom by train after paralysing a major link between Che Kung Miu Road and Mei Tin Road. The Cross-Harbour Tunnel, a target in previous protests, could be the focus of a flash mob again. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/2SkYZSsV6i
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#LIVE: At least a dozen rounds of tear gas have been fired on Mei Tin Road in Tai Wai. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Hundreds of protesters in Hung Hom are now trying to block the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, a key link between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Traffic is seriously disrupted. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The southbound side of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel is now blocked, and protesters allowed a few more vehicles through on the northbound side, but are also blocking it. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/NUwfIjZh1e
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#LIVE: Protesters have dumped traffic cones all over the road in front of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, and are now heading towards the shopping hub of Tsim Sha Tsui and main thoroughfare Nathan Road. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/fD8uRgA8UH
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#LIVE: Organisers of the Hong Kong Island East march tomorrow (Sunday) have also lost their appeal against the police's letter of objection. They had planned to march from Victoria Park to North Point http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Police have fired a new round of tear gas in Tai Wai, further pushing back protesters. KMB bus driver Lau, in his 50s, found himself overwhelmed by the gas. He says it happened very quickly and he did not see it coming. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/Y8sCJ5eElN
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#LIVE: Meanwhile,@cathaypacific has fired two employees for leaking information for a HK police soccer team, and a pilot charged with rioting has been removed from flying duties. Read more here: http://sc.mp/v7je#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Roads in Tai Wai, where tear gas was used, have been cleared. Police stormed in from Mei Tin Rd, and fired rounds of tear gas from a distance. They used it along the way to force protesters back onto Che Kung Miu Rd. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Protesters have arrived the popular tourist spot of Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, chanting slogans. They do not block the road, instead walking on the pavement towards Jordan and Mong Kok. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/EtqaYSm4nr
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#LIVE: Tear gas has been fired at Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station on Nathan Road, but some protesters still insist on staying outside the building. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The busy shopping hub of Tsim Sha Tsui has been brought to a standstill, after police fired three rounds of tear gas from the police station. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/hi0QL4qf1L
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#LIVE: Meanwhile, in Tai Po, police dash forward on Tai Wo Road, as Special Tactical Squad officers join the fray. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/cRez7oHbBh
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#LIVE: Overview so far - Main battlegrounds today were in Tai Wai and Tsim Sha Tsui, where tear gas was used. Cross-Harbour Tunnel was briefly blocked. Sit-in continues at the airport. Follow our coverage here: http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Some protesters have arrived in Mong Kok and are deciding where to go next. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/RbPxUfhUfB
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#LIVE: In Tsim Sha Tsui, some officers are starting to retreat when onlookers start calling them "black cops", a term used by protesters to label the force as rotten. http://sc.mp/h6hv#hongkongprotestsShow this thread - 16 more replies
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