An electronic board shows all departing flights cancelled, as anti-government protesters bring Hong Kong International Airport to a grinding halt. Photo: Felix Wong

Hong Kong protesters cripple airport as Beijing raises stakes with ‘terrorism’ warning

Thousands bring Hong Kong International Airport grinding to a halt, leaving 180 flights cancelled and travellers stranded
Police play down Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office’s terrorism comments and say they will treat situation like a ‘violent protest’

Topic | Hong Kong protests

Alvin Lum , Danny Lee , Sum Lok-kei

Published: 11:52pm, 12 Aug, 2019

Updated: 9:32am, 13 Aug, 2019

An electronic board shows all departing flights cancelled, as anti-government protesters bring Hong Kong International Airport to a grinding halt. Photo: Felix Wong

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Alvin Lum

Alvin Lum is an award-winning political journalist specialising in Hong Kong politics and the city's justice system. Previously, he worked for the Hong Kong Economic Journal and Citizen News.

Danny Lee

Danny joined the Post in 2013 as an intern before becoming a reporter on the City desk. He is an expert on aviation.

Sum Lok-kei

Sum Lok-kei joined the Post in 2018. He is a reporter on the Hong Kong desk.