Hong Kong police begins clearing the Polytechnic University which has been a flashpoint for clashes with anti-Beijing protestors
A policeman from Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit takes a closer look at the chemicals which protesters used to make molotov cocktails at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University campus in Hong Kong on November 28, 2019.
“The remaining protesters never trust the police. It explains why for the past few days when the university management searches for us, we keep hiding,” said the protester, who identified himself as Ah Bong.The university has been ringed by police for 11 days as protesters retreated into the campus after blocking a major tunnel and set toll booths on fire during clashes with police. Some 1,100 protesters have left or have been arrested.
Some 100 personnel, including hazmat teams and explosive disposal experts, fanned out across the vast campus. Television footage showed officers searching buildings and removing bottles and other items. Hong Kong’s government also denounced the move as “unreasonable” meddling, saying it sends the wrong signal to protesters and won’t help to ease the crisis.The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act mandates sanctions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials who carry out human rights abuses and requires an annual review of the favourable trade status that Washington grants Hong Kong. Another bill prohibits export of certain nonlethal munitions to Hong Kong police.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hong Kong police to enter university as hunt for protesters turns up emptyThe red-brick university on Kowloon peninsula was turned into a battleground in mid-November.
Read more »
Protester emerges to urge Hong Kong police not to enter universitySecurity personnel at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University have almost cleared the campus of the presence of pro-democracy protesters who used the institution as a launch pad for their agitation against the city’s administration
Read more »
China accuses US of 'sinister intentions' after Trump signs bills supporting Hong Kong protestersThe ministry emphasized that Hong Kong is part of China through the 'one country, two systems' policy, and that the special administration region's issues are internal affairs.
Read more »
WeChat users in the US say the app is censoring their messages about Hong KongWeChat is an incredibly ubiquitous app in China, so for Chinese Americans with family there it is a major blow to be kicked off the app.
Read more »
China summons U.S. ambassador in protest over Hong Kong rights billChina's foreign ministry summoned U.S. Ambassador Terry Branstad on Monday ...
Read more »