icat2000 Posted August 12, 2019 #51 Share Posted August 12, 2019 20 hours ago, MicCanberra said: A warning to do what? shoot them down? To send the names of the people involved that work for Cathay Pacific that were involved in the protests. I think this is going to get a lot worse. Some of the footage today, the escalation of violence has increased. An independent Hong Kong really ended in 1997. However, its only really dawned now on the people of Hong Kong, that China is only ever about one system, one Government. And the two system approach was a fairytale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 12, 2019 #52 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) I think many have been aware of the risk for some time. It's just now the pressure, the abductions (e.g. the booksellers) and the law changes have increased this past year. It's only one country, two systems for 50 years... and we're halfway there, so they appear like they wanted to start the process of softening now rather than wait to the end. Edited August 12, 2019 by The_Big_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted August 12, 2019 #53 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I saw on the TV new this morning that the protests are staring to have an effect on tourism which is not good for HK. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2019 #54 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, The_Big_M said: I think many have been aware of the risk for some time. It's just now the pressure, the abductions (e.g. the booksellers) and the law changes have increased this past year. It's only one country, two systems for 50 years... and we're halfway there, so they appear like they wanted to start the process of softening now rather than wait to the end. yeah, a gradual change rather than an abrupt one. A bit like the frog in the water brought to boil slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 12, 2019 #55 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Beijing might want to move the goal posts before 2047.😮 Standby for more immigration applications to Australia from HK. Edited August 12, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 12, 2019 #56 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, possum52 said: I saw on the TV new this morning that the protests are staring to have an effect on tourism which is not good for HK. Leigh Cheaper Airfares and hotels then in HK for some who are prepared to have an adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2019 #57 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 minute ago, NSWP said: Cheaper Airfares and hotels then in HK for some who are prepared to have an adventure. I will be there in December, hoping the issues have died down by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted August 12, 2019 #58 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Here is an interesting article about what the mainland Chinese are hearing and seeing about the riots: Beijing Media Response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2019 #59 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Cheers. It doesn't surprise me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 12, 2019 #60 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Monday afternoon ...Now hearing reports that airport has shut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted August 12, 2019 #61 Share Posted August 12, 2019 It is getting a bit more serious now. Airport Closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 12, 2019 #62 Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: Monday afternoon ...Now hearing reports that airport has shut down. yep, not good at all, only flights that have had check-in started will be completed and only flights on their way already allowed to land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 13, 2019 #63 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Qantas cancelled their HK flights today from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisvegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisamoorings Posted August 13, 2019 #64 Share Posted August 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, NSWP said: Qantas cancelled their HK flights today from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisvegas. So did Air New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 14, 2019 #65 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) On 8/13/2019 at 11:10 AM, pisamoorings said: So did Air New Zealand. These riots are really impacting on the airlines, cancellations nearly every day. I wonder if the travel insurance companies are paying out for cancelled flights, accommodation etc. Edited August 14, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted August 14, 2019 #66 Share Posted August 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, NSWP said: These riots are really impacting on the airlines, cancellations nearly every day. I wonder if the travel insurance companies are paying out for cancelled flights, accommodation etc. The Chinese government has called the protesters "terrorists". A lot of insurance won't pay out in the event of terrorism so I wouldn't be surprised if some insurance companies use this as a loop hole to not pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisamoorings Posted August 14, 2019 #67 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Yes, if you look on the Hong Kong Airport website, 40-50% of departures and arrivals have been cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted August 14, 2019 #68 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, ilikeanswers said: The Chinese government has called the protesters "terrorists". A lot of insurance won't pay out in the event of terrorism so I wouldn't be surprised if some insurance companies use this as a loop hole to not pay. Perhaps if they're Chinese travellers, with Chinese insurance. But that wouldn't fly for Australian, or most other insurers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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