The Hong Kong Airport has canceled all flights …

Hong Kong airport canceled all flights after thousands of protesters occupied the main terminal to denounce police brutality, while Beijing saw signs of terrorism in the long-term protest movement. Protesters invaded the landing room yesterday after reports that a woman was seriously injured in the eyes after being hit in the face by a rubber "ball". The posters held by the protesters included "shame on the police" and "Hong Kong is not safe". The pbadengers were asked to evacuate the building, while rumors were that the police were trying to clear it by force, but a large number of protesters remained inside after dark.

The Hong Kong airport authorities said in a statement that the protest had "seriously disrupted" their operations and urged people not to visit the area. "All the flights have been canceled," they added. "All pbadengers are advised to leave the terminal as soon as possible. Pbadengers concerned, contact their respective airlines to arrange the flight. "

The actions increase as both protesters and authorities tighten their positions after 10 weeks of protests. Cathay Pacific of Hong Kong, the flagship airline of the territory, said in a statement that it was informed that all departing flights would be canceled until tomorrow.

"It was after the public meeting that took place at Hong Kong International Airport," the company added. "Therefore, customers are advised to postpone nonessential trips today and tomorrow and must not travel to the airport." The Chinese aviation authorities have stated that, given the situation in Hong Kong, the transfer capacity at the airports of the Great Bay region would increase

Protesters entered the terminal with banners and flags accusing the Hong Kong police of using excessive force. At least one protester at the airport wore a headband as part of a symbolic protest. The bandage was stained with red and carried the message: "The Hong Kong police are killing citizens of Hong Kong."

According to the International Airport Council (ACI), Hong Kong is the busiest air cargo port in the world and the eighth in terms of pbadenger traffic. It's been four days since he's filled with anti-government protesters. In China, the Office of Cabinet Affairs in Hong Kong and Macao issued a statement that the situation in Hong Kong "began to show signs of terrorism" and constituted an "existential threat" to the people of Hong Kong.

"We must take decisive action against this violent crime, without showing any indulgence or pity," said the statement attributed to spokesman Yang Guang. "Hong Kong is at a turning point where all those who worry about Hong Kong's future must say 'no' to lawbreakers and 'no' to those involved in the violence." The Chinese People's Armed Police also reunited in neighboring Shenzhen City for exercises, according to an article in the state-backed Global Times newspaper.

Hong Kong, a former British colony, was sent back to China in 1997 after the Communist-led government decided that the city's democratic freedoms would remain unchanged for 50 years. However, mbadive demonstrations broke out in June over an extradition bill that would have allowed Hong Kong residents to be sent to the mainland for trial.

The bill was subsequently withdrawn, but activists are now demanding the resignation of Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam for democratic elections for his successor, the release of those arrested at previous protests, and an investigation into the death penalty. use of force by the police

From the Independent of Great Britain. Special for Page12. Translation: Celita Doyhambéhère