Hong Kong protests: crowds shrink further in lunchtime protests as just a few dozen show up in two business districts
- At 1.15pm, about 30 people gathered in Cheung Sha Wan business district to chant slogans, with the crowd growing bigger to only about 100 at its peak
- In early November, thousands of office workers showed up in Central occupying major throughways
Crowds at Hong Kong’s lunchtime demonstrations shrank further on Wednesday as only a few dozen protesters showed up in two of Hong Kong’s business districts, Cheung Sha Wan and Central.
At 1.15pm, about 30 people gathered at the junction of Cheung Lai Street and Cheung Shun Street in the industrial district of Cheung Sha Wan chanting slogans, such as “Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times” and “five demands, not one less”. The crowd grew bigger to only about 100 at its peak later.
About two dozen riot police officers had been guarding the intersection even before protesters showed up. Police presence was also heavy on nearby roads, including Cheung Sha Wan Road, Castle Peak Road, and Tai Nan West Street.
Although the protest was largely peaceful, a verbal dispute broke out between around five protesters and riot police on Cheung Sha Wan Road, when the demonstrators hurled abuses at the officers. No arrest was made.
Wearing school uniform and a gas mask, Form Two student James said he had been joining the lunchtime protests since last Friday.