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#FirstHand #21Dec #PeacefulProtest #WordsFromHKers
“Christmas Shopping with You at Harbour City”
1415 | #TsimShaTsui
Shoppers started the event by chanting, “love is more powerful than violence, distance from police brutuality”. After that they started sopping at every corner at the Mall, especially those regarded as "Blue"(Pro-government) or "Red"(Chinese-based).
Shoppers chanted to Mainland Chinese in Putonghua for asking them to use “products from China”, “Support Chinese, Buy the product”, as well as slogens like “Five Demands, Not One Less”. When they passed by shops with Mainlanders, they asked,”Why are you here? We support you to use products from China.”
“Christmas Shopping with You at Harbour City”
1415 | #TsimShaTsui
Shoppers started the event by chanting, “love is more powerful than violence, distance from police brutuality”. After that they started sopping at every corner at the Mall, especially those regarded as "Blue"(Pro-government) or "Red"(Chinese-based).
Shoppers chanted to Mainland Chinese in Putonghua for asking them to use “products from China”, “Support Chinese, Buy the product”, as well as slogens like “Five Demands, Not One Less”. When they passed by shops with Mainlanders, they asked,”Why are you here? We support you to use products from China.”
Tear gas, Arrests and Police Corden Lines Hang over #TsimShaTsui
2105 | The police set up cordon lines between Peninsula Hong Kong and SOGO, a popular mall in Hong Kong. They hoisted the blue flag, stating that there was an unlawful assembly.
2114 | Sprinter police vans and EU arrived at Mira Place I at Kimberley Road, as more reinforcements for the riot police arriving. Harbor City closed early with guards locking down the doors. In the meantime, at Salisbury Road and Nathan Road, over 60 police patrolled at the streets. A citizen was surrounded at Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
Source: Internet, SocREC, Apple Daily
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
2105 | The police set up cordon lines between Peninsula Hong Kong and SOGO, a popular mall in Hong Kong. They hoisted the blue flag, stating that there was an unlawful assembly.
2114 | Sprinter police vans and EU arrived at Mira Place I at Kimberley Road, as more reinforcements for the riot police arriving. Harbor City closed early with guards locking down the doors. In the meantime, at Salisbury Road and Nathan Road, over 60 police patrolled at the streets. A citizen was surrounded at Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
Source: Internet, SocREC, Apple Daily
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
Christmas Eve in Tears
2130 |#TsimShaTsui
The police set cordon lines at 1881 Heritage, Salisbury Road. The blue flag and black flag were waved, warning all pedestrians to leave at once and they might be charged of participating in an unlawful assembly. Other officers pointed their guns at Kowloon Park lane.
2133 | The black flag and orange flag were raised at Peking road, warning citizens to leave or tear gas and bullets would be fired. The riot police shouted repeatedly to the passersby “see you in police stations!” Their uniforms, like many their colleagues, had the words “Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty.”
2136 | Outside Space Museum, riot police waved the orange flag. Citizens prepared themselves by taking out their umbrellas.
Source: Internet, RTHK, USP, i-Cable, Apple Daily, PPPNEWS
#ChristmasEve #24Dec
2130 |#TsimShaTsui
The police set cordon lines at 1881 Heritage, Salisbury Road. The blue flag and black flag were waved, warning all pedestrians to leave at once and they might be charged of participating in an unlawful assembly. Other officers pointed their guns at Kowloon Park lane.
2133 | The black flag and orange flag were raised at Peking road, warning citizens to leave or tear gas and bullets would be fired. The riot police shouted repeatedly to the passersby “see you in police stations!” Their uniforms, like many their colleagues, had the words “Serving Hong Kong with Honour, Duty and Loyalty.”
2136 | Outside Space Museum, riot police waved the orange flag. Citizens prepared themselves by taking out their umbrellas.
Source: Internet, RTHK, USP, i-Cable, Apple Daily, PPPNEWS
#ChristmasEve #24Dec
Condition Deteriorated as Police Esclated their Force
2144 | #TsimShaTsui
Near SOGO, a man had been escorted away. The riot police fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets at citizens.
2149 | In the mists of tear gas, the riot police pushed forward towards the Star pier. Along their way, more rubber bullets, sponge grenade and tear gas were fired.
2155 | Back at 1881 heritage, citizens moved back to SOGO along Salisbury Road, using umbrellas to slow down the police officers. Over 40 riot police officers set up cordon lines at Kowloon Park lane, stating there was an unlawful assembly. An officer threatened pedestrians with pepper spray.
Source: Internet, RTHK, USP, i-Cable, Apple Daily, PPPNEWS
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
2144 | #TsimShaTsui
Near SOGO, a man had been escorted away. The riot police fired tear gas grenades and rubber bullets at citizens.
2149 | In the mists of tear gas, the riot police pushed forward towards the Star pier. Along their way, more rubber bullets, sponge grenade and tear gas were fired.
2155 | Back at 1881 heritage, citizens moved back to SOGO along Salisbury Road, using umbrellas to slow down the police officers. Over 40 riot police officers set up cordon lines at Kowloon Park lane, stating there was an unlawful assembly. An officer threatened pedestrians with pepper spray.
Source: Internet, RTHK, USP, i-Cable, Apple Daily, PPPNEWS
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
Police Fires Tear Gas Canisters At Carol Singers; Hinders Civilians from Seeing Christmas Lights
2310 - 2315 | #TsimShaTsui
The police fired at least 7 tear gas canisters at carol singers outside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.
At the same time, 30 Riot police and Special Tactical Squad set cordon line outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Citizens were irritated and challenged the police for hindering them from enjoying the Christmas neon light displays and decorations on Christmas Eve.
Source: USP; Apple Daily
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
2310 - 2315 | #TsimShaTsui
The police fired at least 7 tear gas canisters at carol singers outside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station.
At the same time, 30 Riot police and Special Tactical Squad set cordon line outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Citizens were irritated and challenged the police for hindering them from enjoying the Christmas neon light displays and decorations on Christmas Eve.
Source: USP; Apple Daily
#24Dec #ChristmasEve
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#FirstHand #25Dec #HongKongChristmas
Police Encircle Tourist and Family Outing Area on Christmas
1740 | #TsimShaTsui, Canton Road
Riot police are all around, while a number of police cars are also spotted outside Lane Crawford at 1881 heritage.
Police Encircle Tourist and Family Outing Area on Christmas
1740 | #TsimShaTsui, Canton Road
Riot police are all around, while a number of police cars are also spotted outside Lane Crawford at 1881 heritage.
Police Occupy Streets and Shopping Mall in Harbourfront Area on Christmas
1747 | Harbour City, #TsimShaTsui
Large number of police entered the shopping mall Harbour City.
1748 |
Many shoppers were stopped and searched by the police.
1752 |
Large amount of police were still patrolling the shopping mall
Source: iCable; RTHK; Apple Daily #25Dec #HongKongChristmas
1747 | Harbour City, #TsimShaTsui
Large number of police entered the shopping mall Harbour City.
1748 |
Many shoppers were stopped and searched by the police.
1752 |
Large amount of police were still patrolling the shopping mall
Source: iCable; RTHK; Apple Daily #25Dec #HongKongChristmas
#26Dec #BoxingDay #HongKongChristmas
Police Officers Are Still Not Showing Their Warrant Cards
1747 | #TsimShaTsui, Harbour City
Riot police are currently patrolling in Harbor City and besides the three self-proclaimed commanders showing their warrant cards on the front of their tactical vests, the remaining police did not even show their white cards with “operational call-signs”.
Source: United Social Press
Police Officers Are Still Not Showing Their Warrant Cards
1747 | #TsimShaTsui, Harbour City
Riot police are currently patrolling in Harbor City and besides the three self-proclaimed commanders showing their warrant cards on the front of their tactical vests, the remaining police did not even show their white cards with “operational call-signs”.
Source: United Social Press
Raptor Squad and Riot Police Searching Civilians at Mall
1745 | #TsimShaTsui, Harbour City
A large group of Raptor Squad and riot police stopped and searched civilians at Harbor City. One of the riot police pointed at a girl from the second floor and yelled, "Come over! Yes, you! I'm calling you!"
The girl was released after the search was finished.
#26Dec #boxingday #firsthand #instant
1745 | #TsimShaTsui, Harbour City
A large group of Raptor Squad and riot police stopped and searched civilians at Harbor City. One of the riot police pointed at a girl from the second floor and yelled, "Come over! Yes, you! I'm calling you!"
The girl was released after the search was finished.
#26Dec #boxingday #firsthand #instant
#Privacy
Man Demanded to Open Confidential Documents to Police, Threatened With Arrest When Refusing to Comply
[Editor's note: The authorities' infringement on citizens' and businesses' privacy is worrying. On the same day, police had exposed the identity document of a reporter on live stream for 40 seconds, displaying no regard of the protection of personal privacy: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14135]
Riot police entered Harbour City twice to stop and search citizens. Mr Chan, an insurance practitioner, said that when he was searched, the Police accused him of possessing a letter stamped with “confidential” which they claimed did not belong to him. They even attempted to open the letter. Chan explained to the officers that the letter belonged to his client, and the privacy of his client must be respected, but he got retorted by the Police, who claimed that “privacy is not everything.”
The police demanded Chan to call his client for confirmation. Chan did as he was asked, but his request of asking the officers to turn on the loud-speaker was rejected. He was dissatisfied about this, ”What? Then how can I know what you actually heard? I need to protect my rights too!” In the end, the client confirmed that he did give the letter to Chan. Chan continued to reason with the Police, who warned him to stop provoking and inciting citizens on site, or he will be charged with obstructing Police work.
Source: Stand News #26Dec
#ConfidentialLetter #Privacy #TsimShaTsui #HarbourCity
Man Demanded to Open Confidential Documents to Police, Threatened With Arrest When Refusing to Comply
[Editor's note: The authorities' infringement on citizens' and businesses' privacy is worrying. On the same day, police had exposed the identity document of a reporter on live stream for 40 seconds, displaying no regard of the protection of personal privacy: https://t.me/guardiansofhongkong/14135]
Riot police entered Harbour City twice to stop and search citizens. Mr Chan, an insurance practitioner, said that when he was searched, the Police accused him of possessing a letter stamped with “confidential” which they claimed did not belong to him. They even attempted to open the letter. Chan explained to the officers that the letter belonged to his client, and the privacy of his client must be respected, but he got retorted by the Police, who claimed that “privacy is not everything.”
The police demanded Chan to call his client for confirmation. Chan did as he was asked, but his request of asking the officers to turn on the loud-speaker was rejected. He was dissatisfied about this, ”What? Then how can I know what you actually heard? I need to protect my rights too!” In the end, the client confirmed that he did give the letter to Chan. Chan continued to reason with the Police, who warned him to stop provoking and inciting citizens on site, or he will be charged with obstructing Police work.
Source: Stand News #26Dec
#ConfidentialLetter #Privacy #TsimShaTsui #HarbourCity