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A new thread/Wiki has been created to help FTers navigating Hong Kong during the civil unrest:

Hong Kong Civil Unrest - Survival Guide Q&As (Flame Free)

Please refer to the thread as necessary.

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Jul 26, 2019, 8:27 pm

#61

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Originally Posted by miklcct

No objection letter has been issued for airport demonstration 13:00 - 23:59 today, with press visiting at around 16:00.

Official TG channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAFH6T-PlbAGcQnvJ9Q

Thread on LIHKG: https://lihkg.com/thread/1366350/page/60

https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/de...rt-64660037987

Jul 26, 2019, 9:23 pm

#62

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TVB said to be 16 advisories about the protests now. They did not specify which:

無綫新聞 - 部分國家提升對香港旅遊警示政府認為情況未算嚴重 ????????????? ?????????? - ?? - ???? - tvb.com

Jul 27, 2019, 3:14 am

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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/...head-hong-kong

Jul 29, 2019, 9:31 pm

#64

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Got a text from a friend, is this accurate?

HK
Protest timetable:

*AUGUST*
4th-Tai Po-N.T (New Territories)
4th-Red Light District
11th-Sham Shui Po
11th-Tok Wa Wan
18th-Disneyland
25th-The whole 18 districts in HK

*note*
Please forward it to your friends. Keep safe. Avoid wearing TOP white or black.

From the America women’s club HK

Jul 29, 2019, 11:19 pm

#65

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No, cos the version I got is

4th-Tsueng Kwn O
4th-HK Island West
10th-Wong Tai Sin
10th-Tai Po
11th-Sham Shui Po
11th-HK Island East
18th-Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung

We can write a random generator to populate the weekends.

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Jul 30, 2019, 2:08 am

#66

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Note that "protesters" are increasingly targeting the MTR, causing very serious disruptions. Why is completely beyond me. Almost as if they are purposely trying to turn HK people against the protests.

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news.php?id=132156&sid=4

Jul 30, 2019, 3:31 am

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Originally Posted by 889

Note that "protesters" are increasingly targeting the MTR, causing very serious disruptions. Why is completely beyond me. Almost as if they are purposely trying to turn HK people against the protests.

Tempers flare during rush hour chaos, MTR staff struggle to restore services | The Standard

The same reason protestors would occupy major roads in the heart of Hong Kong - civil disobedience. Generally, these protests are occuring during peak rush hours (early morning - 7 to 9am).

Jul 30, 2019, 3:50 am

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In the back of my mind is the possibility that these "protestors" on the MTR aren't really aligned with the protest movement but are working to destroy public support for the movement.

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Jul 30, 2019, 4:05 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 889

In the back of my mind is the possibility that these "protestors" on the MTR aren't really aligned with the protest movement but are working to destroy public support for the movement.

That was my thought also.

Jul 30, 2019, 8:35 am

#70

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There is a thread on Tripadvisor which has very up to date info from locals who seem very well informed, including the upcoming protest schedules.
Of course, you have to weed through [removed by moderator] but it's a great thread nonetheless.
I leave for HK in a couple days and plan to be there over the weekend. It's been super helpful to me and I don't feel worried at all.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopi...Hong_Kong.html

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Jul 30, 2019, 8:40 am

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As one of the posters there I would just say thanks for the link - saves me posting twice!

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Jul 30, 2019, 9:54 am

#72

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At least something good seems to be coming out of this.

"New World First Bus Co Staff Union yesterday asked bus drivers to support train captains. It urged the bus drivers to stay in their positions today and drive at a safe speed, adding it would consider its next move."

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news.php?id=210149&sid=11

Jul 30, 2019, 7:56 pm

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Originally Posted by christep

As one of the posters there I would just say thanks for the link - saves me posting twice!

You are very welcome and thanks again - you and your TA buddies have taken a great deal of stress away from me. So nice to hear about what's really going on from actual witnesses on the ground. Lots of scaremongering going on.

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Jul 31, 2019, 12:42 am

#74

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Just did HKG for Hong Kong Disneyland from July 29-31 , no problems here on MTR. Ofcourse didnt go past Tsing Yi station.

Only issue was the typhoon warning on July 31

Jul 31, 2019, 1:28 am

#75

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Just a caution that if you can't pass for Chinese, you might consider particularly steering clear of the protests. There are reports that photos of Westerners seen around the protests are being circulated on pro-Mainland media.