Plainsclothes Police Subdues Many People in Sheung Shui Plaza; Riot Police Arrives to Reinforce
#SheungShui | Netizens launched the “Shop with You” activity in Sheung Shui Plaza. Some people went to Metropolis Plaza before returning to Sheung Shui Plaza and beat the gate of a closed personal care store. It was suspected that some people were arguing with plainclothes police on the 4th floor, with the two sides pushing each other. A person used a retractable baton and pepper spray and subdued many people. A group of riot police later arrived at the scene. A number of people were seen subdued and sitting on the floor and facing the wall.
Meanwhile, someone shouted at passers-by and told them to go back to Mainland China. The riot police subdued at least one person and handcuffed him.
Source: RTHK
Editor's Note:
Parallel trading in Hong Kong is the phenomenon of China parallel traders taking advantage of the multiple visa policy in Hong Kong to import goods from Hong Kong to Mainland China. As parallel traders have always targeted household goods for importation, this caused shortages of said goods in various locations in the New Territories, most notably those near the border between Hong Kong Kong and Mainland China.
This phenomenon arose as products in Hong Kong are generally percieved as of higher quality than those in Mainland China; while the strength of Renmingbi (RMB) against the Hong Kong Dollar and the absence of taxes and duties in Hong Kong made it commercially viable to conduct such trading.
Needless to say, the constant shortage of household goods near the border, the inflation caused by such trade, small shop catered for local needs closing down, and the social disturbance caused by traders entering local communities caused great dislike of the said activities in Hong Kong, and is a strong driver of the conflicts between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
#28Dec #ShopwithYou
#SheungShui | Netizens launched the “Shop with You” activity in Sheung Shui Plaza. Some people went to Metropolis Plaza before returning to Sheung Shui Plaza and beat the gate of a closed personal care store. It was suspected that some people were arguing with plainclothes police on the 4th floor, with the two sides pushing each other. A person used a retractable baton and pepper spray and subdued many people. A group of riot police later arrived at the scene. A number of people were seen subdued and sitting on the floor and facing the wall.
Meanwhile, someone shouted at passers-by and told them to go back to Mainland China. The riot police subdued at least one person and handcuffed him.
Source: RTHK
Editor's Note:
Parallel trading in Hong Kong is the phenomenon of China parallel traders taking advantage of the multiple visa policy in Hong Kong to import goods from Hong Kong to Mainland China. As parallel traders have always targeted household goods for importation, this caused shortages of said goods in various locations in the New Territories, most notably those near the border between Hong Kong Kong and Mainland China.
This phenomenon arose as products in Hong Kong are generally percieved as of higher quality than those in Mainland China; while the strength of Renmingbi (RMB) against the Hong Kong Dollar and the absence of taxes and duties in Hong Kong made it commercially viable to conduct such trading.
Needless to say, the constant shortage of household goods near the border, the inflation caused by such trade, small shop catered for local needs closing down, and the social disturbance caused by traders entering local communities caused great dislike of the said activities in Hong Kong, and is a strong driver of the conflicts between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
#28Dec #ShopwithYou
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Riot Police Claimed in Arrogance “I can take it” as a Man Kneeled for Mercy
Netizens initiated “shop with you” at Landmark North, Sheung Shui. Police dispersed citizens in neighbourhood area for several times. At around 8pm, a man in grey shirt went down on his knees in front of riot police, urging them to stop charging forward and make further arrest.
Some onlookers shouted “do not kneel to them”, “they are civil servants” as they lifted him up. Later, the man kneeled down again. Some riot police arrogantly yelled “we can take it”.
Source: Stand News Link
#28Dec #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Netizens initiated “shop with you” at Landmark North, Sheung Shui. Police dispersed citizens in neighbourhood area for several times. At around 8pm, a man in grey shirt went down on his knees in front of riot police, urging them to stop charging forward and make further arrest.
Some onlookers shouted “do not kneel to them”, “they are civil servants” as they lifted him up. Later, the man kneeled down again. Some riot police arrogantly yelled “we can take it”.
Source: Stand News Link
#28Dec #HongKongPoliceForce #AsiasFinest
Riot Police Loses Control Over Emotions at #KowloonBay
2140 | Riot police gathered at the podium outside of the exit of Telford Plaza. They searched onlookers and raised the blue flag, urging the pekple to leave peacefully. Some residents were discontented and argued that they live here. A police officer lost control of his emotions and yelled, “So what!” He scolded bystanders and started to quarrel with them. Later, dozens of plainclothes police left the plaza.
2201| Meanwhile, another team of riot police showed up at the podium area of phase 1 and 2 of Telford Plaza.
2202 | Riot police spoke angrily and scolded bystanders
2205 | Riot police retreated to the bus terminal. They also got into a quarrel with a middle-aged woman.
2206 | A Chief Inspector yelled at and taunted civilians, “There are just two of us. If you want to prove your strength, come and fight us!”
Sources: Apple Daily; RTHK; PSHK
#28Dec #KowloonBay #Shopwithyou #TelfordPlaza
2140 | Riot police gathered at the podium outside of the exit of Telford Plaza. They searched onlookers and raised the blue flag, urging the pekple to leave peacefully. Some residents were discontented and argued that they live here. A police officer lost control of his emotions and yelled, “So what!” He scolded bystanders and started to quarrel with them. Later, dozens of plainclothes police left the plaza.
2201| Meanwhile, another team of riot police showed up at the podium area of phase 1 and 2 of Telford Plaza.
2202 | Riot police spoke angrily and scolded bystanders
2205 | Riot police retreated to the bus terminal. They also got into a quarrel with a middle-aged woman.
2206 | A Chief Inspector yelled at and taunted civilians, “There are just two of us. If you want to prove your strength, come and fight us!”
Sources: Apple Daily; RTHK; PSHK
#28Dec #KowloonBay #Shopwithyou #TelfordPlaza
#FirstHand #28Dec
"Shop with you at Telford Plaza” Starts with Chanting Protest Slogans
19:30 | #KowloonBay
In the early evening of December 28, citizens gathered at Telford Plaza and chanted “Goodbye Sir!”, “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times”, “Five Demands, Not One Less” and “Liberate Sheung Shui". They also spotted and greeted the plainclothed police.
While they arrived at the food court, they reminded shoppers not to buy from the pro-China Maxim's Group.
"Shop with you at Telford Plaza” Starts with Chanting Protest Slogans
19:30 | #KowloonBay
In the early evening of December 28, citizens gathered at Telford Plaza and chanted “Goodbye Sir!”, “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Times”, “Five Demands, Not One Less” and “Liberate Sheung Shui". They also spotted and greeted the plainclothed police.
While they arrived at the food court, they reminded shoppers not to buy from the pro-China Maxim's Group.
#FirstHand #28Dec
Police Violently Subdue Several Citizens Before Raising Blue Flag
1954 | Telford Plaza, Kowloon Bay
The video captured how the men who were suspected to be police officers aggressively tackled citizens on the floor of a shopping mall.
(Photos of blood stain: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14272)
These plainclothes also pointed pepper spray cans at people at the scene. After the plainclothes took action, riot police stormed in and separated the press from the site of action.
First aiders from the scene wished to offer medical assistance to the shoppers injured by the plainclothes but were rejected by the police. Police without displaying their identification number said to the first aiders, "How can we be sure who you are? We will call an ambulance." However, there was still no sight of an ambulance after long.
Meanwhile, the shopping mall made announcement and advised shoppers to leave the mall immediately.
Police Violently Subdue Several Citizens Before Raising Blue Flag
1954 | Telford Plaza, Kowloon Bay
The video captured how the men who were suspected to be police officers aggressively tackled citizens on the floor of a shopping mall.
(Photos of blood stain: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14272)
These plainclothes also pointed pepper spray cans at people at the scene. After the plainclothes took action, riot police stormed in and separated the press from the site of action.
First aiders from the scene wished to offer medical assistance to the shoppers injured by the plainclothes but were rejected by the police. Police without displaying their identification number said to the first aiders, "How can we be sure who you are? We will call an ambulance." However, there was still no sight of an ambulance after long.
Meanwhile, the shopping mall made announcement and advised shoppers to leave the mall immediately.
#FirstHand #28Dec
20:00 | Telford Plaza
Riot police carrying the blue warning flag barged in the shopping mall from the Kowloon Bay MTR station. Police pushed and treated the press rudely.
20:00 | Telford Plaza
Riot police carrying the blue warning flag barged in the shopping mall from the Kowloon Bay MTR station. Police pushed and treated the press rudely.
#FirstHand #28Dec
Police Arrest Operation Leaves Blood Stain in the Shopping Mall
2022 | Telford Plaza
Riot police retreated to Kowloon Bay MTR station, leaving behind bloodstains in the shopping mall.
The police had arrested at least 5 shoppers. The blood left by the subdued citizens during police arrest operation was evident to the police use of excessive force.
(Police assaulting shoppers: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14262)
First aiders at the scene had volunteered at least twice to treat the injured citizens. They pointd out the need to stop the wound from bleeding immediately; however, the police disallowed the first aiders to provide any help.
Worse still, the police isolated the arrested shoppers by pushing the press, first aiders and onlookers to a corner where the police treatment of the arrested was not visible.
Police Arrest Operation Leaves Blood Stain in the Shopping Mall
2022 | Telford Plaza
Riot police retreated to Kowloon Bay MTR station, leaving behind bloodstains in the shopping mall.
The police had arrested at least 5 shoppers. The blood left by the subdued citizens during police arrest operation was evident to the police use of excessive force.
(Police assaulting shoppers: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14262)
First aiders at the scene had volunteered at least twice to treat the injured citizens. They pointd out the need to stop the wound from bleeding immediately; however, the police disallowed the first aiders to provide any help.
Worse still, the police isolated the arrested shoppers by pushing the press, first aiders and onlookers to a corner where the police treatment of the arrested was not visible.
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#Firsthand #28Dec
2033 Telford Plaza, #KowloonBay
Many citizens in the shopping mall were discontent about the police operation.
Police barred First Aiders from treating the injured shoppers: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14272
2033 Telford Plaza, #KowloonBay
Many citizens in the shopping mall were discontent about the police operation.
Police barred First Aiders from treating the injured shoppers: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14272
#FirstHand #28Dec
Riot Police Raise Blue Flag Near Residences, Demanding Citizens to Leave
2113 | Telford Plaza, #KowloonBay
Riot police went to the podium and raised blue flag near the residential buildings. Onlooking citizens expressed their discontent, demanding the police to explain their entry to private property.
Riot Police Raise Blue Flag Near Residences, Demanding Citizens to Leave
2113 | Telford Plaza, #KowloonBay
Riot police went to the podium and raised blue flag near the residential buildings. Onlooking citizens expressed their discontent, demanding the police to explain their entry to private property.
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#FirstHand #28Dec
Police: It's curfew now! All must go back home before nine!"
2120 | Telford Gardens, #KowloonBay
Riot police retreated from the podium of Telford Plaza, but returned soon after. They set up corden line and pushed forward, trying to disperse the citizens. A resident was dissatisified, complaining to the police that they did not only block his way home, but also pushed him. Police then told him to take another route home. While he was trying to argue, riot police had his face filmed.
A citizens used Putonghua to urge the police to leave. Riot police responded, "Stop talking in Putonghua, speak in English!" Citizens laughed, seemingly amazed that police could understand English. Then police yelled, "It's curfew now! All must go back home before nine!"
Police: It's curfew now! All must go back home before nine!"
2120 | Telford Gardens, #KowloonBay
Riot police retreated from the podium of Telford Plaza, but returned soon after. They set up corden line and pushed forward, trying to disperse the citizens. A resident was dissatisified, complaining to the police that they did not only block his way home, but also pushed him. Police then told him to take another route home. While he was trying to argue, riot police had his face filmed.
A citizens used Putonghua to urge the police to leave. Riot police responded, "Stop talking in Putonghua, speak in English!" Citizens laughed, seemingly amazed that police could understand English. Then police yelled, "It's curfew now! All must go back home before nine!"