Pro-China folks clash with Hong Kong supporters in Richmond
Credit to Author: Tiffany Crawford| Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:23:10 +0000
Supporters of the Chinese government clashed Tuesday with Hong Kong pro-democracy demonstrators at Aberdeen SkyTrain Station in Richmond.
A post on Twitter shows the Beijing supporters taking down a Lennon Wall put up by the pro-democracy group.
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(not in video but important situational context) Lennon Wall Organizers and event-goers reported on the telegram group that they are being followed by Pro-CCP people as they leave the event. They don't feel safe.
Police stepped in, luckily. Pics coming. pic.twitter.com/kLxFTiSGyF
Lennon Walls have been set up around Hong Kong on wall, escalators, and bridges. They put up yellow sticky notes and posters with with pro-democracy messages, anti-government slogans and various works of protest art, according to the South China Morning Post.
Richmond RCMP Cpl. Dennis Hwang said they were aware that a gathering of demonstrators would be happening Tuesday at Aberdeen Station in Richmond.
Pro-China supporters clashed with Hong Kong demonstrators Tuesday at Aberdeen SkyTrain Station in Richmond. The Beijing supporters tore down a Lennon Wall set up by the pro-democracy demonstrators, leaving only a few sticky notes left.
“We are acutely aware of current world events, especially those that correspond to the October 1st date. We do extensive planning for such events and balance the needs of peaceful protest with public safety,” said Hwang.
“We had officers stationed nearby and in plainclothes to monitor the situation.”
No one was arrested at the demonstration.
Hwang was not aware of any formal complaints to the RCMP of harassment from demonstrators.
Sgt. Clint Hampton of the Transit police also said they had not responded to any mischief or harassment complaints at Aberdeen Station Tuesday.
A man walks with a copy of a newspaper showing images of the shooting of a student protester by a policeman on Tuesday as he walks past a Lennon Wall in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, China, October 2, 2019. REUTERS/Susana Vera
Messages on this SFU Lennon Wall have been reinforced with transparent tape because so many messages in support of Hong Kong protesters have been torn down.
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