Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers in US to discuss crisis with politicians
[email protected]: "If they don't get this Trade Deal with the U.S. done, China could have it first recession (or worse.) in years. There's disinvestment in China right now. Also, the Fed is too tight (I agree)." Steve Moore, Heritage Foundation
[email protected]: The Fake News Media is doing everything they can to crash the economy because they think that will be bad for me and my re-election. The problem they have is that the economy is way too strong and we will soon be winning big on Trade, and everyone knows that, including China
Beijing starts military exercise in disputed South China Sea as tensions with Vietnam rise
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - East of the Kuril Islands
Lavrov: Moscow is ready to recognize Japan sovereignty over 2 Kuril islands: Habomai and Shikotan with conditions
1 year agoPakistan army: In efforts to divert attention from precarious situation in IOJ&K,Indian Army increases firing along LOC. 3 Pakistani soldiers killed. Pakistan Army responded effectively. 5 Indian soldiers killed, many injured, bunkers damaged. Intermittent exchange of fire continues
1 year agoChina's response to @realDonaldTrump's tweets about HongKongProtests and trade.
Indian media: Three Pakistan Army soldiers killed in clashes at the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati Sector of Jammu and Kashmir. More casualties likely
Clashes reported between Indian and Pak armies at Krishna Ghati, Poonch. LoC
America's top representative in Taiwan says Washington expects the island to continue increasing its defense spending as security threats to the U.S. ally continue to grow
Another Pakistani civilian (identified as Muneeb) has been killed in Indian shelling along Battal, LoC, as per latest reports from Pakistani sources. Total death toll on Pak side as per Pak sources: 2 civilians. Multiple others injured. LoC
Reports of 1 Pakistani civilian (identified as M. Idrees) killed while 2-3 injured in Indian shelling in Battal. LoC
China 'will not sit by and watch' if Hong Kong crisis worsens: Chinese ambassador to UK
China will quell HongKongProtests that show signs of terrorism: Chinese ambassador to UK
The situation with the peace treaty with Japan is not a dead end, but Tokyo does not want to recognize the outcome of World War II regarding the ownership of the Kuril Islands - Lavrov
1 year agoPolice has objected to the march held by Civil Human Rights Front on Sunday, and banned it from having a rally at Chater Garden. The Front is only allowed to have a rally at Victoria Park. CHRF said it will appeal against the decision
Hong Kong Police disapproves Sunday's march organised by the Civil Human Rights Front, only allowing a rally at Victoria Park from 10am-11pm. Front is "extremely upset" and will appeal the decision
Liu Xiaoming, China’s ambassador to London: "Hong Kong faces the gravest situation since its handover" ambassador says, blaming "handful of extreme radicals"
Liu Xiaoming, China's ambassador to London, is about to give his second press conference since Hong Kong protests began
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 91km SSE of Obihiro, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 76km SE of Ofunato, Japan
Putin emphasized "particularly privileged strategic partnership" between Russia and India
Intense clashes reported between India and Pakistan alongside Line of Control, in Battal, Dara Sher Khan sector, couple hours ago. Pakistani sources say civilian population was targeted by Indian firing. LoC
Beijing accuses US of being involved in 'anti-China criminal activities' in Hong Kong
1 year agoUS Army MC12S 13-00282 VADER14 tracking over Afghanistan near Pakistan border
Two men accused of assaulting police at Hong Kong airport protest bailed
1 year ago@AFP has captured images of thousands of Chinese military personnel parading at a sports stadium across the border from Hong Kong
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 32km NNW of Misawa, Japan
1 year agoBenny Tai just stepped out of the court. He said he was touched by many selfless HKers who have scarificed themselves to protect HK's core values. He said he believed the golden era of HK is near
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 24km NNW of Misawa, Japan
Co-founder of Hong Kong 2014 Occupy protests Benny Tai, jailed for 16 months, is granted bail by a Hong Kong court pending for appeal
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 56km S of Domartang, China
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 40km NE of Tobelo, Indonesia
[email protected]: Good things were stated on the call with China the other day. They are eating the Tariffs with the devaluation of their currency and "pouring" money into their system. The American consumer is fine with or without the September date, but much good will come from the short
[email protected]: ..deferral to December. It actually helps China more than us, but will be reciprocated. Millions of jobs are being lost in China to other non-Tariffed countries. Thousands of companies are leaving. Of course China wants to make a deal. Let them work humanely with Hong Kong first
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 124km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
[email protected]: We are winning, big time, against China. Companies and jobs are fleeing. Prices to us have not gone up, and in some cases, have come down. China is not our problem, though Hong Kong is not helping. Our problem is with the Fed. Raised too much and too fast. too slow to cut
![[Tai Po site] There are protest activities in various districts in Hong Kong at night. There are also anti-riots in the vicinity of Tai Po Police Station. (11:00 PM)](https://asia.liveuamap.com/pics/2019/08/14/21880641_0.jpg)
1 year ago[Tai Po site] There are protest activities in various districts in Hong Kong at night. There are also anti-riots in the vicinity of Tai Po Police Station. (11:00 PM)
The US State Department issues a warning to its citizens against traveling to Hong Kong
1 year agoAfter police cleared the area with tear gas at 10pm Wednesday, protesters and residents returned to Sham Shui Po police station an hour later to continue their demonstration. Photo: Stand News.
1 year agoCNN footage of a large number of military police, trucks and armoured personnel carriers stationed at a stadium minutes from the border with Hong Kong
1 year ago11:34pm Protesters are back at Sham Shui Po police station for round 2 #antielab
1 year agoSome protesters have also assembled outside Tin Shui Wai police station for the "religious gathering". Riot police were seen rushing out of the police station and dispersing the crowd shortly before midnight. At least 4 people were arrested, according to Telegram groups
1 year ago23:50 HKT, SSP Police rushed out of police station to chase after a protestor who was graffitiing 「狗官」"Dog Officials" on the wall of the building. After around half a minute, police retreated back into police station and closed gates
1 year agoTaliban officially claimed killing ANA officer Abdul Aleem in Nahrin of Baghlan province.
1 year agoIMAGES: U.S. military choppers over Farah province.
1 year agoFrom Telegram: Police vans have reportedly retreated back inside Sham Shui Po police station after multiple rounds of tear gas were fired
1 year agoMore images from outside the stadium, which has clearly been temporarily taken over by the People's Armed Police Force (PAP). They are members of China's 1.5 million member paramilitary force, which serves under the central military commission
1 year agoCNN can confirm the presence of a large number of Chinese paramilitary troops stationed at a sports complex in Shenzhen, just miles from the border with Hong Kong. Some seen here carrying shields and helmets. An officer wouldn't tell why they were there and forced us to leave
US 'deeply concerned' by reports of Chinese paramilitary on Hong Kong border
1 year agoAerial pictures emerge of a stadium in neighbouring Shenzhen where more than 100 army or police trucks are apparently parked
1 year ago#antiELAB protesters nowhere to be seen now, after police unleashed volleys of tear gas in ShamShuiPo.
1 year ago#antiELAB protesters still burning paper money even though tear gas canisters have just landed across the street in ShamShuiPo.
1 year agoA paper-burning protest by antiELAB protesters in ShamShuiPo has quickly turned tense, after police officers armed with shields appeared at the scene. The protesters have been burning ghost money with officials' faces on them on the Hungry Ghost Festival. #HongKongProtests
1 year agoJoshua Wong: Prevent new Tiananmen massacre in Hong Kong. China is well known around the world for it's panda diplomacy. western countries should reverse this diplomacy until peaceful and democratic solution is found to the crisis in Hongkong
1 year ago@cathaypacific sacks 2 pilots, one of whom was charged but NOT convicted of rioting, for allegedly taking part in the AntiELAB protests in Sheung Wan for 728protests. The 2nd is sacked for "misused of company info" by posting pic of cockpit to support #HongKongProtests
1 year agoHong Kong: public apology being made at the airport
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 50km S of Domartang, China
1 year agoA small crowd of protestors were already inside the Arrivals Hall when the new security measures started operating today at HongKong Airport. They are sitting quietly and handing out a few pamphlets
1 year agoISIS claims killing a Filipino soldier and injuring an other in Patikul area in Jolo-Sulu yesterday
1 year ago[email protected] Interim injunction to restrain persons from unlawfully and wilfully obstructing or interfering with the proper use of HKIA
1 year agoA new security line at the Airport Express station checking passports and itinerary for entry to the Departures level in Hong Kong.
What happened in the @hkairport last night was wrong; protesters admitted and had apologised: pan-democratic lawmaker Claudia Mo
![The HongKong gov't's reaction in full: [Protesters] detained, harassed and assaulted a visitor and a journalist, inflicting physical and mental harm on them. Police severely condemn such radical and violent acts of the protestors.](https://asia.liveuamap.com/pics/2019/08/14/21880421_0.jpg)
1 year agoThe #HongKong gov't's reaction in full: "[Protesters] detained, harassed and assaulted a visitor and a journalist, inflicting physical and mental harm on them. Police severely condemn such radical and violent acts of the protestors."
Hong Kong airport gets court order to restrict sit-in protests to specific areas as some flights rescheduled
1 year agoSpox for the HK and Macau Affairs Office in Beijing expresses "great indignation" and "strongest condemnation" for the assault against two mainland Chinese men at the airport, which "bordered on terrorism." Repeats support for HK gov and police
1 year agoThe small group of protesters still at the airport
The Japanese government has created a nationwide television broadcast advising civilians on how to protect themselves in the event of a North Korean missile attack.
