Subject: Hong Kong protests
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Hong Kong protests

Going to be on hkg in a couple of weekz.. wondering if the ongoing protests are affecting our shared hobby.. any heightened police activity? Or trouble getting around the city?

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JCloy   8-8-2019 10:31  Acceptance  +4   will be in town in a few weeks...on the same boat (or plane, as it were)...
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biggest issue has been the fact that protests impede public transport and also happen around the hot spots (harder to get to Tst and causeway bay where all the fun is)

so it does affect our favorite way to spend a weekend yes

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ramont   8-8-2019 11:40  Acceptance  +1   And affecting SSP also
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Americafirst141 is right, it impedes the transport.
But not so much.

And regarding police, it is really busy with protests, for sure it is NOT very busy on other activities ;)
The pro govt people even say that the criminals are pleased with the protests, because it keeps police busy.  I'm sure the triads don't need that to do their business, usually mafias and police have sort of mutually beneficial agreements.
But for our shared hobby, which is here probably not runned by mafia, protests probably give more security.
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Any areas to avoid? It seems like every district is being targeted every day and seems random for a foreigner.

What if my wardrobe consists of black or white t-shirts? Will be safe?

Happy punting, I'll be visiting in September!

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ramont   9-8-2019 10:00  Acceptance  +1   Maybe find a few different color shirts. Normally not a problem, unless activity in that area.
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I haven’t seen any planned protest in Wan Chai, see you all there next month

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hkpunter999   9-8-2019 22:02  Acceptance  +6   Have fun!
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It's a sad situation, because ultimately China will assimilate HK, politically.  The original agreement between England and Zhao Ziyang was to leave HK to its own sovereignty for ... 50 years(?), but being as HK is no longer the financial powerhouse of all of Chinas territory,  they just aren't inclined to honor that agreement, and even if they were to, the 50 years would have elapsed eventually regardless.

I sympathize with citizens of Hong Kong.  Their entire lives are subject to the whims of the chinese government which, if you've followed the truth of what China has done to disrupt communities in their western provinces who they deem to be a threat based on religion or ethnicity, is pretty scary indeed.

As for punting, who knows what will happen.   Get those punts in while you can, HKers, because once it's ruled illegal, the prices skyrocket.

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hkpunter999   11-8-2019 19:07  Acceptance  +4   Yep, totally with you on the support of what the protests are trying to accomplish!
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Reply #4 Hotdog135's post

Following the news, it seems like anywhere near police station is best to avoid. And like most avoid white or black, but now it seems like everybody is getting affected. Original thinking was that during weekdays there shouldn't be much protest due work or school, but now that doesn't appear to be the case. Might have to bypass my 2 night stay in HK and just go straight to my destination.

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hkpunter999   11-8-2019 19:06  Acceptance  +4   Sad!
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Reply #5 enzo's post

this evening fired tear gas/molotov thrown in Wan Chai from Lockhardt/Fenwick and felt through Hennessy Road by Wan Chai MTR.  So, wouldn't say it hasn't affected the area. The protests focus in the Police HQ in the area sometimes. I'd say keep a lookout on SCMP website and see if there are live updates running or any other news outlet like BBC etc

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Nitrorider   12-8-2019 14:17  Acceptance  +1   Thank you for the update!
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Reply #8 PrimalShade's post

In the spirit of investigation, I had a walk and few drinks  around Wan Chai yesterday afternoon Sunday - say 12-4pm.

While the streets seemed a bit quiet:

Churchills/Queen Vic - as normal full
Makati - as normal full (was the most banging with girls)
Bar 109 - quiet which is normal for that time
Players - about half full
Taboo - about half full
Sparks - as normal full
Neptunes - pretty full

From what i heard from others after I left, around 5pm the protesters started walking peacefully. across Lockhart Rd on Luard Rd before turning left towards the Police HQ.  Seemingly this didn't cause a mass exodus from the people already out in the bars.

Not sure what happened when it kicked off later

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enzo   12-8-2019 21:28  Acceptance  +4   Appreciate the update
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Freelancer   12-8-2019 18:29  Acceptance  +8   Thanks for the update. I’m staying in Causeway Bay this trip
ramont   12-8-2019 15:34  Acceptance  +5   thanks for the update
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