Hong Kong protesters besiege a police station and subway stop in continuing defiance despite the government's promise to kill a proposed law that sparked months of demonstrations.
Protestors run for cover from tear gas shells during a protest in Mong Kok, Hong Kong on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. The ratings agency Fitch on Friday cut Hong Kong's credit rating and warned that conflict with anti-government protesters was hurting the image of its business climate.
But the decision failed to appease protesters who have taken up a new slogan, “Five key demands, not one less.” They want an independent investigation into allegations of police brutality during the protests, the unconditional release of those detained, no more labeling of the protests as riots, and direct elections of the city’s leaders.
The Prince Edward subway station was closed during the evening rush hour after demonstrators staged a protest there against the alleged police violence. One young man in a shirt with his school’s emblem held up a placard that said “Freedom.” Other young people handed out fliers at metro stations. A group of two dozen black-clad youths were seen running around the busy Wan Chai commercial area shouting “Freedom for Hong Kong.”
The city is bracing for more protests over the weekend, including plans to target the airport again on Saturday.
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