#LIVE: Chaos expected on Oct 1 across Hong Kong as anti-government protesters aim to spoil China's partyl. Follow our live coverage here https://sc.mp/ainy1 #hongkongprotests
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#LIVE: The national and HKSAR flags have been raised at Bauhinia Square, as hundreds of officials and guests watch the ceremony live inside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Around 20 people from League of Social Democrats have marched from Wan Chai to an area near Hong Kong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/NVJ84ZgUJ2
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#LIVE: Acting chief executive Matthew Cheung Kin-chung says he is proud to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, as the country celebrates huge improvements in economy, technology and society. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Addressing guests attending the National Day reception, Cheung says China had made great strides in the past 70 years. He talks about the ongoing anti-government protests, saying it has put “downward pressure on the economy”. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Cheung says the entire Hong Kong administration is working hard for the upcoming policy address. “We will use new thinking to try to address deep-rooted problems in the city," he says. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The MTR has announced it will close the following stations from 11am due to public safety: Causeway Bay, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Sha Tin, Che Kung Temple, Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan and Tsuen Wan West. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: “Radical protesters” have engaged in unlawful gatherings, vandalism and thrown petrol bombs to seriously undermine law and order, says Cheung. “Members of the public are shocked by the Hong Kong which has become unrecognisable.” https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The ceremony started at about 8am at the Golden Bauhinia Square waterfront. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotests Photos: SCMP/May Tsepic.twitter.com/21FYHNkOpU
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#LIVE: Cheung says: “Government officials will reach out to different communities and neighbourhoods to start direct dialogue with a humble attitude. The achievements of our city did not come by easily and we must treasure them.” https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/sD37zKaoA2
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#LIVE: Authorities received two reports early this morning related to planned citywide events involving the popping of black balloons in protest against flag raising ceremonies celebrating China’s National Day. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: The reception for the flag-raising ceremony has concluded. Guests pose for selfies and mingle afterwards. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/tcCssE7tJU
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#LIVE: Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan says the decision to close several MTR stations is the right one following a risk assessment. “We think it’s an appropriate arrangement.” https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: In Beijing, the Hong Kong delegation is ready for the military parade in Tiananmen Sq. The delegation comprises more than 240 people including professionals, university heads, executive councillors and pro-establishment lawmakers. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: New upmarket mall K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui has shut its doors. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotests Photo: SCMP/May TseShow this thread -
#LIVE: Police have used pepper spray while trying to separate marchers from the League of Social Democrat and a group criticising their slogans and singing the national anthem https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotests Photos: SCMP/Winson Wongpic.twitter.com/xc2mn2UwMv
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#LIVE: Police say they arrested five males in Wan Chai on Monday night after finding the raw materials for making petrol bombs. Follow our live coverage here https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: On young people and students’ involvement in anti-government protests, former education minister Eddie Ng Hak-kim says they should express their views in a legal and rational manner. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/8Mhg5hBkp9
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#LIVE: Speaking to reporters after his reception speech, Matthew Cheung says solutions to the crisis can only be found when Hongkongers accept each others’ differences. He says: “Violence and confrontation are never solutions to problems. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: More shopping centres announce they are closed today for the safety or customers and staff. Follow our live coverage for details https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Gloucester Road, a main thoroughfare in Wan Chai filled with commercial buildings, is generally quiet on the morning of National Day. Most of the buildings are not decorated with national flags. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/PCvJxUWLs9
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#LIVE: Two water cannon vehicles, earlier seen stationed outside the exhibition centre move along Lung Wo Road towards the government complex. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Flanked by his two predecessors – Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao – Xi Jinping is giving his address at Tiananmen Square. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/cauP0BNDYQ
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#LIVE: President Xi says the central government will strive to maintain long-term prosperity and stability in Hong Kong and Macau, and will uphold the principle of “one country, two systems”. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/8TmGxJg06N
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#LIVE: There are no protesters at the Legislative Council Complex, but it remains under lockdown with water-filled barricades in anticipation of possible clashes later in the day. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/HBhGnAkfGa
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#LIVE: In a speech lasting seven minutes, Xi says: “No force can shake the status of our great country, no force can stop the Chinese people and the Chinese nation from marching forward. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/rbFjyzmkuC
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#LIVE: A musical band has arrived at Hong Kong station, to catch the Airport Express, 12 hours before their flight is due to depart. "We’re scared the roads will be blocked.”https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/5NaM7SmtDW
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#LIVE: Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam stands with other Chinese leaders on Tiananmen Gate before the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/JdlZHo2RsH
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#LIVE: Executive Councillor Ronny Tong Ka-wah is in Beijing for the celebrations. "... sitting here amongst thousands of countrymen it is very difficult not to feel a strong sense of belonging and feeling proud to be a Chinese." https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Some of Hong Kong's busiest areas are deserted despite it being a public holiday. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotests Photo: SCMP/Elizabeth Cheungpic.twitter.com/aLrTahnhK0
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#LIVE: Times Square has joined the long list of shopping centres across the city that will close on the National Day, the traditional peak season of tourism by visitors from mainland China. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread - 95 more replies
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