Hong Kong demonstrations, clashes with police in Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui areas, temporary blockade of undersea tunnel
On the 3rd, there was a demonstration against the proposed amendment to the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance in Hong Kong, and clashed with police forces in Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, downtown areas of the Kowloon district where there are many tourists.
Young people, including university students, also occupied roads other than the routes approved by the Hong Kong government, blocking main roads and temporarily blocking the entrance and exit of the undersea tunnel connecting Hong Kong Island.
According to the organizers, 120,000 people participated in the march on the afternoon of the 3rd, and through a series of protests, they demanded that the police be held accountable for their use of force and that those arrested be released.
On the night of the 3rd.They surrounded the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station and demonstrated by burning cardboard and throwing bricks.Although the police had beefed up security with 3,000 personnel, the police started forcibly removing the people after 9 p.m. and took strong-arm measures, including tear gas.
In Hong Kong, clashes between protesters and police have become a regular occurrence every weekend over the amendment of the Ordinance.There were also violent clashes on July 28, and 44 people have been charged with rioting.
Hong Kong demonstrations, Japanese embassy in Hong Kong warns of protests
The Embassy of Japan in Hong Kong has provided the following information and reminder regarding the protest activities in Hong Kong on Saturday, 3 August.
Regarding the protests in Mong Kok (Mong Kok) on Saturday, August 3, some protesters started to gather in Tsim Sha Tsui area through Nathan Road and also blocked the entrance and exit of the undersea tunnel, which seems to be starting to affect the protests.
As the situation may worsen in the future, please continue to obtain the latest information on the Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok areas from the media, and make every effort to ensure your own safety by staying away from the protests and other unforeseen circumstances. Please keep yourself safe.
Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui area, downtown Hong Kong demo
The area in Hong Kong where the protests occurred is one of the most densely populated areas in Hong Kong.
Tsim Sha Tsui is an area across the water from Hong Kong Island and is known for its night views from Victoria Harbour. The area is also popular with tourists as they can take a ferry to Hong Kong Island from the Star Ferry Pier. Mong Kok is also a popular commercial area for Hong Kong people, as well as Causeway Bay. Mong Kok's karaoke bars, restaurants and shopping malls make it especially popular with residents living in northern Hong Kong.
Hong Kong demonstration and protest locations and information
According to the Japanese Embassy in Hong Kong, the upcoming demonstrations and protests in Hong Kong will take place at the following locations
From Friday, August 9 to Monday, August 12, protest activities were held in various places.I have been informed that it will be done.
(1) August 9 (Friday) 8:00 p.m. - Rallies at Sha Tin (Entertainment City) and Huang Da Xian (MTR station) (no report) Rally at Hong Kong International Airport (Arrival Lobby of Terminal 1) on 9-11 (Sun.) (Unreported)
(2) August 10 (Saturday) 15:00 - Dapu Demonstration (Dapu Bus Terminal → Untoukaku-ri Makai Tumen Station) (Police not allowed. Appeal pending.) Appeal pending) 15:00 - Huang Da Xian demonstration (Mashi Park → Huang Da Xian Square) (police not permitted)
(3) August 11 (Sunday) 1:00 p.m. - Eastern Hong Kong Island Grand March (Causeway Bay, Victoria Park → Quarry Bay, Jiu Hua Dao Recreation Ground) (application pending) 2:30 p.m. - Deep Water Ho Demonstration (Maple Tree Street Ball Field → Deep Water Ho Athletic Field) (application pending)
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