Protesters brandishing a modified colonial-era flag and a sign reading "Chinese people eat s**t" prompted an angry response from some at the scene. Photo: Felix Wong
Protesters brandishing a modified colonial-era flag and a sign reading "Chinese people eat s**t" prompted an angry response from some at the scene. Photo: Felix Wong
Protesters demonstrate against cross-border parallel traders - who they complained obstruct roads and distort the local economy - outside an exit to Sheung Shui station yesterday. Photo: Felix Wong
Protesters demonstrate against cross-border parallel traders - who they complained obstruct roads and distort the local economy - outside an exit to Sheung Shui station yesterday. Photo: Felix Wong
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Protesters rally in Sheung Shui against cross-border parallel traders

Scuffles break out during rally outside Sheung Shui station against visitors from mainland, who are accused of distorting local economy

Topic |   Parallel trading
Joyce Ng
Joyce Ng and Amy Nip

Updated: 3:49pm, 20 Jun, 2018

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Protesters brandishing a modified colonial-era flag and a sign reading "Chinese people eat s**t" prompted an angry response from some at the scene. Photo: Felix Wong
Protesters brandishing a modified colonial-era flag and a sign reading "Chinese people eat s**t" prompted an angry response from some at the scene. Photo: Felix Wong
Protesters demonstrate against cross-border parallel traders - who they complained obstruct roads and distort the local economy - outside an exit to Sheung Shui station yesterday. Photo: Felix Wong
Protesters demonstrate against cross-border parallel traders - who they complained obstruct roads and distort the local economy - outside an exit to Sheung Shui station yesterday. Photo: Felix Wong
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