As Hong Kong prepares for another weekend of protests, Chinese paramilitary forces are marching and practicing crowd control tactics across the border
Members of China's paramilitary People's Armed Police marched and practised crowd control tactics at a sports complex in Shenzhen across from Hong Kong in what some interpreted as a threat against anti-Beijing protesters in the semi-autonomous territory.
From a distance, police could be seen conducting drills in military fatigues, using shields, poles and other riot-control gear. In one exercise, two groups marched in formation with those in front raising shields as if to protect themselves from projectiles. Others behind held red flags and banners. The words "the law" and "prosecuted" could be seen on one.
Asked if Hong Kong police could maintain order or if mainland Chinese intervention is becoming inevitable, Hong Kong police commander Yeung Man-pun said that while they face tremendous pressure, "I can tell you we're confident the police have the capability to maintain law and order." Anti-extradition bill protesters attend a rally calling on the British and US governments to monitor the implementation of"one country two systems" principal, in Hong Kong, China. August 16, 2019 Weeks of protests in Hong Kong have been marked by increasing violence and a shutdown of the Hong Kong airport earlier this week. The demonstrators are demanding expanded political rights and the scrapping of legislation that could have seen criminal suspects sent to mainland China.
China has pressured foreign and Hong Kong companies to support the ruling Communist Party's position against the protesters. Last week, China's aviation regulator said Cathay Pacific employees who "support or take part in illegal protests, violent actions, or overly radical behaviour" are banned from staffing flights to mainland China.
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