Reuters: As Hong Kong braces for protests, Chinese paramilitary holds drills across border
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong braced on Thursday for more mass demonstrations through the weekend, as China again warned against foreign interference in the city’s escalating crisis and as mainland paramilitary forces conducted exercises just across the border.
Western governments, including the United States, have stepped up calls for restraint, following ugly and chaotic scenes at the city’s airport this week, which forced the cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights and saw protesters set upon two men they suspected of being government sympathizers.
The airport, one of the world’s busiest, was returning to normal but under tight security after thousands of protesters had jammed its halls on Monday and Tuesday nights, part of a protest movement Beijing has likened to terrorism.
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Chinese diplomat warns Beijing ‘will not sit on its hands’; military runs drills near Hong Kong border -- FOX News
China will not 'sit on its hands' if Hong Kong protests intensify, says UK ambassador -- Reuters
China decries 'near terrorism' protests as forces conduct military exercises close to Hong Kong border -- National Post/Reuters
In 'clear warning', Chinese paramilitary forces exercise near Hong Kong -- Reuters
Chinese military personnel parade near Hong Kong border -- AFP
Hong Kong protests: China holds exercises near border -- DW
Chinese military buildup near Hong Kong stoke fears of intrusion -- UPI
Chinese paramilitary forces are gathered near Hong Kong border -- CNN
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2 comments:
wnu, my guess is they will go in, and forefully subdue the protests and replace a lot of previous Hong Kong gov officials with mainland China hardliners
unless the protests quiet down,of course, then their freedom will be more slowly replaced, when the cameras are gone
Gordon Chang thinks the Chinese government will go after the 70th anniversary celebration or October 1st.
That is about as well reasoned as anything. I thought they would go on Monday the 12th. A lot of movement (threats) but no cigar.
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