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DEVELOPING: Beijing Says Pro-Democracy Protests in Hong Kong Similar to ‘Terrorism’

posted by Hannity Staff - 8.12.19

The Chinese government reacted to mass protesters crippling Hong Kong International Airport Monday morning; likening the pro-democracy demonstrators to “terrorists.”

“Hong Kong’s airport canceled all flights on Monday, blaming demonstrators for the disruptions, while China said the anti-government protests that have roiled the city through two summer months had begun to show ‘sprouts of terrorism,’” reports Reuters.

“The airport authority said it was working with airlines to resume flights from 6 a.m. on Tuesday, but the developments raise the stakes after a weekend of skirmishes during which both activists and police toughened their stances,” adds the website. “Some Hong Kong legal experts say official descriptions of some protesters’ actions as terrorism could lead to the use of extensive anti-terror laws and powers against them.”

Read the full report here.

Original story:

Hong Kong International Airport suspended all incoming and outgoing flights Monday after thousands of pro-democracy protesters stormed multiple terminals; escalating months of clashes between local residents and the Chinese government.

“The demonstration is the latest in a series of mass protests spanning two months. Hong Kong activists are calling for more autonomy from Beijing and an independent inquiry into police behavior,” reports USA Today. “The tension was sparked by a since-shelved extradition bill, which would have allowed some suspects to be sent for trial in mainland China. Opponents believed the bill would expand Beijing’s control on the bustling international hub.”

Hong Kong was ruled by the United Kingdom as part of a 100-year lease until 1997.

Since that time, the region operates as a “separate zone” from the rest of China; with eased restrictions on finances, technology, communications, and more.

“The protests kicked off on June 9 as hundreds of thousands peacefully took to the streets until a group stormed the government headquarters, where police responded with batons and pepper spray. Since then, the conflict has intensified significantly into violence between protesters and police,” adds the website.

Read the full report at USA Today.

BREAKING: Hong Kong Airport Cancels ALL FLIGHTS as Pro-Democracy Protesters Storm the Terminal

posted by Hannity Staff - 8.12.19

Hong Kong International Airport suspended all incoming and outgoing flights Monday after thousands of pro-democracy protesters stormed multiple terminals; escalating months of clashes between local residents and the Chinese government.

“The demonstration is the latest in a series of mass protests spanning two months. Hong Kong activists are calling for more autonomy from Beijing and an independent inquiry into police behavior,” reports USA Today. “The tension was sparked by a since-shelved extradition bill, which would have allowed some suspects to be sent for trial in mainland China. Opponents believed the bill would expand Beijing’s control on the bustling international hub.”

Hong Kong was ruled by the United Kingdom as part of a 100-year lease until 1997.

Since that time, the region operates as a “separate zone” from the rest of China; with eased restrictions on finances, technology, communications, and more.

“The protests kicked off on June 9 as hundreds of thousands peacefully took to the streets until a group stormed the government headquarters, where police responded with batons and pepper spray. Since then, the conflict has intensified significantly into violence between protesters and police,” adds the website.

Read the full report at USA Today.

GREAT AGAIN: US Regains TOP SPOT as World’s Most Competitive Economy

posted by Hannity Staff - 8.03.18

The United States “dethroned” Hong Kong this week to take the top spot as the World’s most competitive economy; further signaling a robust US recovery under President Trump and the recently passed GOP tax cuts.

“The U.S. dethroned Hong Kong to retake first place among the world’s most competitive economies, thanks to faster economic growth and a supportive atmosphere for scientific and technological innovation, according to annual rankings by the Switzerland-based IMD World Competitiveness Center,” writes the new report.

“The U.S., which reclaimed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2015, scored especially well in international investment, domestic economy and scientific infrastructure sub-categories while earning below-average marks in public finance and prices,” adds the author.

h/t Townhall

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