#LIVE: The Civil Human Rights Front had planned for a march and rally today, but cancelled plans after it was not approved http://sc.mp/3nrqw #hongkongprotests
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#LIVE: MTR Corp closed Sai Ying Pun station at 1.30pm, ahead of a banned demonstration due to start at 3pm. The station is close to the Beijing liaison office. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Chinese state media warned today that the central government has powers to quell any unrest that the HK govt cannot contain, saying it "will never sit idly by". http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Some recreational facilities, including the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool, Sheung Wan Civic Centre and Hong Kong City Hall are closed. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: A man dressed as Moses is among rally-goers in Southorn Playground. He holds up a plaque listing the 'Five Commandments', the demands put forth by protesters. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/GH9KNLeT7S
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#LIVE: Near Beijing's liaison office in Sai Ying Pun, a row of police vehicles and water cannon trucks are on standby http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/zmlPl4MaLY
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#LIVE: Barricades and pedestrian blocks have been set up in Sai Ying Pun near the liaison office. Shops have shut down and the area is becoming a ghost town. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/uqQAbJOuQL
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#LIVE: In front of the Methodist Church in Wan Chai, hundreds of people are chanting: "Save the home of Hongkongers." They're singing hymns and quoting the Bible.
: SCMP/Xiaomei Chen
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#LIVE: At the police headquarters in Wan Chai, an officer has raised the yellow flag warning that the crowd has breached laws and can be prosecuted.
: SCMP/Fiona Sun
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#LIVE: A new 4m tall Hong Kong Statue of Democracy has made its first appearance on the campus of Chinese University. It's meant to signify Hongkongers' resilience and indomitable spirit.
: Chinese University Student Press http://sc.mp/3nrqw #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/MXyYBFeHUL
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#LIVE: People continue to march from Southorn Playground to the police HQ in Wan Chai. Follow our live coverage here http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/fdXgGcVe5d
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#LIVE: Two black banners are seen hanging on the footbridge from Arsenal House in Wan Chai. They call for a strike in September to "fight tyranny". http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/pYfyFcXrNV
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#LIVE: The yellow flag has been raised by riot police on Garden Road, near St John's Building in Central. Dozens of riot police warn protesters they are participating in an unauthorised assembly. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Police have warned that those occupying Hennessy Road are taking part in an unathorised assembly. It refers to those marching from Southorn Playground to police headquarters http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Pro-democracy activist@joshuawongcf was seen in Causeway Bay. He called for protesters to stand up against "white terror" and called for President Xi Jinping to stop hiding behind Hong Kong's riot police. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/hN5nY909tN
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#LIVE: The skies have opened up and protesters in Central are taking shelter in covered car parks but chanting slogans to keep the momentum going. Follow our live coverage here http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: At the lower terminus of the Peak Tram ride, police officers are seen forming a line.
: SCMP/Sam Tsang http://sc.mp/3nrqw #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/51xyev0raE
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#LIVE: The crowd at Chater Garden in Central is growing, despite the downpour. A seemingly endless flow of protesters line up to exit Central MTR station. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/pvf127SLey
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#LIVE: An overview - Hundreds of protesters attempted to march to Government House, but were turned back by riot police. In Central, hundreds are gathering at Chater Garden. In Causeway Bay, protesters have blocked Yee Wo Street http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: MTR Corp has announced it will close five exits of Sheung Wan station for the safety of passengers and its staff. Affected exits: A1, C, E2, E4, E5. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The Communist Party's Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission have condemned the stabbing of an off-duty police officer. "Severe legal punishment is waiting for these rioters." http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Scenes from the ground in Central.
: SCMP/Dickson Lee http://sc.mp/3nrqw #hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/eNlKUUnXnd
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#LIVE: Protesters who were in Chater Garden have taken over Des Voeux Road Central and are heading west, in the direction of where Beijing's liaison office is located. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/1hx65oaGD8
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#LIVE: Police have so far issued three statements warning protesters they are taking part in an unauthorised assembly and occupying key thoroughfares. "Police warn the protesters to stop their illegal acts immediately." http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Jeremy Wong, 14, said he's had to sneak out of his home sometimes to attend rallies. "There's no room to be afraid. If we don't step up maybe we won't be able to do so in future." http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/xQ17YQ6kYi
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#LIVE: At least two helicopters are seen flying above Causeway Bay and Central, believed to be from the Government Flying Service. Shouts go out immediately for protesters to open their umbrellas. Video: SCMP/Alvin Lum http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/JE3ewm0qQ8Show this thread -
#LIVE: Hundreds of protesters are still walking from Causeway Bay towards Wan Chai, with some shouting: "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our time!" http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/OrTEfPGJv6
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#LIVE: Thousands of protesters are marching from Central to the government headquarters in Admiralty. Harcourt Road, outside the complex, has been occupied. Follow our live coverage here: http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Yellow stars on a red banner in the shape of a swastika are displayed by a group of protesters on Des Voeux Road Central as the crowd marches towards Sheung Wan. The banner also bears the word “Chinazi”. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/34yh1i0qVW
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#LIVE: “Police can arrest as many high-profile activists or lawmakers as they want, but they will never succeed in crushing the movement, because there is no single leader,” said Kwong, 19. http://sc.mp/3nrqw#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/qR4RqEowZF
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