A security net descended on Hong Kong airport on Wednesday as squads of police patrolled past check-in counters and access to terminals was restricted | KirstyLNeedham
“Each day that this impasse continues, the risks and costs to both the government and people of Hong Kong increase. The chamber hopes that meaningful communications between the government and the wider community can be conducted in a way that recognises and addresses the concerns of all parties, focuses on peaceful resolution, and respects Hong Kong’s unique position.”
He noted the airport seemed “under control” with the extra security on Wednesday, and questioned why this could not have been done a day earlier. Police issued a stern warning at a press conference saying anyone who had blocked travellers at the airport may have broken the law, and violence leading to injury could result in a life sentence in jail.
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