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Michelle Wong

Michelle Wong

Hong Kong
Reporter
Michelle Wong is a former reporter at the Post.

Police have arrested prominent pro-democracy activists and at least three lawmakers ahead of a banned mass march as the city braces for the 13th straight weekend of anti-government protests.

Wong and fellow pro-democracy figurehead Agnes Chow held on suspicion of unlawful assembly. Independence activist Andy Chan arrested earlier on suspicion of rioting.

As police retreat from protesters wielding metal sticks, one officer slips on wet ground and drops his gun. His colleague immediately fires into night sky to deter the advancing mob.

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Human chains stretched across city, pushing for five demands the government has rejected – some used lights and lasers to create a spectacular sight.

Injunction would be similar to one obtained by Airport Authority last week; rail operator admits that protests are getting out of hand. Chinese state media have launched scathing attack on MTR Corp, accusing it of facilitating escape of protesters by laying on free trains to clear stations.

Lantau Yacht Club set to offer 150 slips, including some to superyachts, by next year. But locals feel plan will benefit only the rich, while others point to constraints.

Reda and Sun Hung Kai Properties release statements urging protesters to stop violence and join dialogue to save city’s economy and core values.

Rail bosses call on police to consider welfare of passengers and staff when mounting operations in MTR network, after police used riot control agent inside station on another night of raging protests.

Crowds building in Victoria Park, with demonstrators expected to attend other events banned by police. The rally follows clashes on Saturday across seven city districts.

Residents of Wong Tai Sin joined protesters to vent their anger at police late on Saturday after tear gas was fired in densely packed area to disperse crowds.

Ferry companies suspend services while MTR increases frequency of trains to meet demand and deploys extra staff at stations after first T8 of the year, and 718 flights are cancelled or delayed.

Operations were earlier interrupted at several stations, leading to delays and confrontations. MTR officials plead with protesters not to inconvenience passengers.

Footage was filmed from inside Kwan Yue Elder Nursing Home in Yuen Long, and woman can be heard on video asking why windows aren’t closed as police fire gas at protesters outside on On Lok Road.

Plot on Caroline Hill Road designated under government plan to incorporate new District Court and commercial zones, but critics are pushing for a less ‘conservative’ idea.