'They are aware they could easily lose the goodwill of Hong Kong.' ramsaysky is at Hong Kong's international airport where hundreds of pro-democracy activists have begun what is intended to be a three-day occupation. Get more on this story here;
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Among the biggest protests was one in reaction to an attack on dozens of residents, journalists and subway station passengers in the Yuen Long area of the New Territories, close to the border with the mainland, which some have blamed on triads and others have claimed may have been instigated by the Chinese.
The protesters are adamant they want to see the withdrawal of the extradition bill, which they fear could lead to Hong Kong residents who legally protest against Chinese activities"disappear". Some have gone further and called for an end to Chinese interference in Hong Kong and the introduction of full democracy - one adult, one vote.Most of the protests have been met with moderate to strong police action. It appears as though the authorities are reluctant to use hardline tactics.Observers are unsure how long China will stand by for, if the protests continue.
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