Protesters hurled iron poles, bricks and rocks onto the track of Hong Kong's airport train, police say, snarling access to the aviation hub
HONG KONG—Protesters began to gather in the early afternoon Sunday, chanting slogans including, “Stand with Hong Kong! Fight for Freedom!” The airport authority last month obtained an injunction that restrains people from obstructing the airport. It also implemented heightened security for entering the airport complex.
The disruptions come as protests enter a 13th consecutive weekend. With no resolution in sight, the continuing unrest has dampened tourism and consumer spending here. On Thursday, the city’s Census and Statistics...
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