#LIVE Over 500 people have gathered outside the British consulate in support of a petition for Britain to give equal rights to British Nationals (Overseas). They are chanting “don’t leave us behind!” and “British in Hong Kong!" http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn #HongKongProtests
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#LIVE: Protesters have spray-painted "Communist Rail" on the floor of Tung Chung MTR station, a wordplay on the Cantonese name for the MTR http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/xcgEG9ZFjv
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#LIVE: In Tung Chung, protesters pulled down a Chinese flag from a government building and set it on fire as onlookers cheered and chanted http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/sFjnnJkwcd
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#LIVE: An Airport Express train is leaving the airport after being blocked for a long time. Meanwhile, staff at Tung Chung MTR station says the train service is running normally http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Protesters used metal poles and other items to completely destroy the window of the station control room http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/1SrTIcr5rzShow this thread -
#LIVE: A contingent of police officers marches from the airport to Tung Chung. They remove barricades set up by protesters along the way http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/wVhEkTfDBG
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#LIVE: Protesters have lit a fire at a barricade on the bridge between the airport and Tung Chung http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/rI449y6TjC
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#LIVE: MTR Corporation announces that Tung Chung line trains will not stop at Tung Chung after protesters smash up the station, and the rail operator advises passengers not to go there http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: A message on the Telegram app is now calling on protesters to leave the area either via Disneyland or by boat http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Photos from inside Tung Chung MTR station, which has been completely trashed http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/hFrhTgMH06
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#LIVE: Most flights out of Hong Kong are running as normal despite the disruption to airport transport links http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/mSW75O7y85
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#LIVE: As protesters continue to walk on the highway to Tsing Ma Bridge, some drivers sound their horns to cheer them on. In Tung Chung, a bus to Sha Tin is packed with people http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/Qs1Q8sZUal
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#LIVE: A large number of riot police are on the move in Tung Chung, searching for any remaining protesters http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestspic.twitter.com/REB4HkdJMp
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#LIVE: Most passengers are leaving a train sitting at Tung Chung MTR station after riot police, who are searching for protesters, rush through the carriages http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Police have ordered journalists to leave Tung Chung MTR station, saying it is now a crime scene and officers need to gather evidence http://buff.ly/2LcEkzn#HongKongProtestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: At the airport's T2, mainlanders are still waiting at ticket booths for bus services to Shenzhen, but they are told none are available at the moment http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/IRzcUQxR48
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#LIVE: The MTR says all stations on the Airport Express and Tung Chung lines will be closed very soon and staff are urging passengers not to linger at Hong Kong station http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: At Yat Tung Estate in Tung Chung, local resident Ibrar says he witnessed four to five masked men chasing down another group. “They were holding metal rods, and one or two had knives, and they were chasing after another group" http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Protesters and other people from the airport are walking along North Lantau Highway from Tung Chung to Sunny Bay http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/5kVRhfsdia
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#LIVE: Some people dressed like protesters are seen crammed into luggage racks in public buses, while motorists hand out bottles of water to protesters walking by their cars http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/1RjnYmxUYw
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#LIVE: At the airport bus terminus, the chaos has subsided but long queues are still present as people wait patiently for the few bus services available. Some of them have been waiting for at least an hour http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/u3cEf71zG2
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#LIVE: There is a long line of people at the airport waiting to buy tickets for transport to Shenzhen, across the border from Hong Kong. Some people who already had tickets have now been able to leave the airport http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/uTkVWIAfRX
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#LIVE: Abuse is hurled at riot police making their way out of Tung Chung station. An egg is thrown in their direction. Officers leave vehicles to confront locals, saying in frustration: “Very well, let them [protesters] destroy everything in Tung Chung!” https://twitter.com/SCMPHongKong/status/1168133765366865921 …This Tweet is unavailable.Show this thread -
#LIVE: At least 26 flights departing Hong Kong were cancelled as of 7.55pm, including nine operated by Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Anti-government protesters walk on the North Lantau Highway heading from Tung Chung towards Sunny Bay http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/rjdNTlpzuf
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#LIVE: At Central Ferry Pier No 6, which serves Mui Wo on Lantau Island, dozens of riot police are standing by. Police have broadcast messages telling commuters not to remain there http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: At Central Ferry Pier No 6, police have broadcast messages asking commuters to cooperate and not to remain there. The message says police officers are taking action in response to massive destruction in Tung Chung http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/chMe3ADDHo
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#LIVE: Police at the Central piers have announced their mission there is over. Officers removed their cordon and headed back to their vehicles. "Our mission tonight is now completed, thank you for your cooperation" http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/MqoR7D3tqe
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#LIVE: After walking for more than two hours, some protesters are picked up by volunteer drivers in taxis and private cars near the Tsing Ma Control Area toll plaza. Some are leaving by bus as there is no police presence http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/Z93apusAw9
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#LIVE: In Tung Chung, commuters are still waiting hours for buses as the MTR line is suspended. Some have even decided to walk to Disneyland and find alternative transport from there http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/vayL8XzWyJ
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#LIVE: At the airport, all protesters have left and order has largely resumed. But since the Airport Express remains down, commuters can only rely on buses and taxis, leading to long queues http://sc.mp/cdc1k#hongkongprotestsShow this thread - 2 more replies
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