#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 #hongkongprotests
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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 -
#LIVE: All “E” route buses heading to the airport or AsiaWorld-Expo leaving from bus stations in the city after 12.30pm will terminate at Tung Chung. Passengers travelling to the airport by bus are advised to take the “A” routes https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Eight metro stations are closing at 11am, as announced earlier by rail operator MTR Corporation. It brings the total number of shutdown stations in Hong Kong on Tuesday to 11, with the majority of lines affected. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Dozens of people join a pro-Beijing rally at Edinburgh Square organised by Safeguard Hong Kong. They sing the national anthem and wave the national flag as they embark on a “flag-protection” tour across the city. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/tYdCAkxaXI
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#LIVE: LIHKG, Hong Kong's Reddit-like forum and a virtual command centre of the leaderless anti-government movement, has been down, at least for its mobile phone app. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor was photographed earlier watching the military parade with other guests on the rostrum overlooking Tiananmen Square. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/BVT47LO3Nn
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#LIVE: People start arriving at Sha Tin Racecourse ahead of the National Day races. Spectators open their bags to be checked as part of enhanced security measures. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/HA3rimBL2l
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#LIVE: Protesters hang a banner saying, "#NotMyNationalDay, Proud to be British since 1841” outside the British consulate in Admiralty. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotests Photo: SCMP/Gigi Choypic.twitter.com/ryXn237usN
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#LIVE: Crowds start to gather near Sogo department store in Causeway Bay ahead of an unapproved march. A “national grief” march from Causeway Bay to Central organised by the Civil Human Rights Front, was banned by police earlier this week https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/c5puAkAsXy
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#LIVE: Police say they had arrested a total of 16 people, including 13 men and three women, over the past two days in operations at multiple locations in connection with illegal assemblies and illegal possession of weapons. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Executive Councillor Fanny Law Fan Chiu-fun, who is among the Hong Kong delegation in Beijing, says the parade is magnificent. "Proud of our country, proud of the Chinese race." https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestsShow this thread -
#LIVE: Dozens of protesters dressed in black gather outside Fashion Walk in Causeway Bay, waiting to join the unapproved march from the district to Central. Some chant: “Five key demands, not one less!” https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotests Photos: SCMP/Kanis Leungpic.twitter.com/lC0dudp1c7
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#LIVE: Around 100 people gather in front of the British consulate in Admiralty to urge parliament to review whether the Sino-Joint British Declaration is still applicable to Hong Kong. They sing "God Save the Queen”. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/956P6Ln48t
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#LIVE: Meanwhile, a steady stream of people dressed in black walk from Victoria Park towards the start point of the unauthorised march in East Point Road. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/O9Qm7q94PQ
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#LIVE: More than 50 riot police patrol near Temple Mall shopping Centre, in the Wong Tai Sin district in Kowloon, which has been closed since 11am. Over a dozen police vans are parked on Lung Cheung Roar near the mall. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/oiA0EWOIJb
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#LIVE: Crowds gather on a footbridge overlooking Sha Tsui Playground in Tsuen Wan, where an authorised event is due to start at 1pm. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/95Uvy1sxd1
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#LIVE: A crowd of about 100 protesters gather at Southorn Playground in Wan Chai, chanting “Fight for freedom! Stand with Hong Kong!” and “Five demands, not one less!”. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/EAGxybPkN0
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#LIVE: Police search pedestrians walking through Wong Tai Sin Square, where a rally is planned. https://sc.mp/ainy1#hongkongprotestspic.twitter.com/k0l7flza2v
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