" CUHK has been a symbol of Hong Kong resistance - and TODAY CUHK main campus is under siege by the Hong Kong Police Force, multiple rounds of tear gas and rubber bullets has been fired at the students, resulting in countless of casualties (no reported deaths as of this posting, with at least one student was shot in the eye) and countless others arrested indiscriminately.
CUHK hosts the Hong Kong Internet exchange (HKiX), which is the critical backbone of the internet network of Hong Kong. According to CloudFlare, HKiX is the largest internet exchange point in Asia. 99% internet interaction in Hong Kong goes through the HKiX centre, a vital communication infrastructure. Any damage to the building and facility would cause citywide disruption and delay of internet services. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Internet_Exchange"
The fighting is dire right now, with over 60 people injured.
Update: The Fight is still ongoing. The police are sending in reinforcements.
Popo said they are willing to engage in negotiation in the afternoon. They lied. They teargased the headmaster as he was walking towards them.
A few moments ago (around 10pm HK time) police announced on official facebook page saying they will retreat. At the same time, water cannon started firing.
My friend's son is there. He's with a group of American & Chinese students on an exchange program with his university. I've been carefully watching the news, and so far the American students have managed to stay out of trouble. But now trouble is coming to them, and I am worried. I hope the program can get them out of there if necessary. This is the first time I've really been worried for them.
gobblegobbleimafrog on November 12nd, 2019 at 14:15 UTC »
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" CUHK has been a symbol of Hong Kong resistance - and TODAY CUHK main campus is under siege by the Hong Kong Police Force, multiple rounds of tear gas and rubber bullets has been fired at the students, resulting in countless of casualties (no reported deaths as of this posting, with at least one student was shot in the eye) and countless others arrested indiscriminately.
CUHK hosts the Hong Kong Internet exchange (HKiX), which is the critical backbone of the internet network of Hong Kong. According to CloudFlare, HKiX is the largest internet exchange point in Asia. 99% internet interaction in Hong Kong goes through the HKiX centre, a vital communication infrastructure. Any damage to the building and facility would cause citywide disruption and delay of internet services. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Internet_Exchange"
The fighting is dire right now, with over 60 people injured.
Update: The Fight is still ongoing. The police are sending in reinforcements.
rainNsun on November 12nd, 2019 at 14:28 UTC »
Popo said they are willing to engage in negotiation in the afternoon. They lied. They teargased the headmaster as he was walking towards them.
A few moments ago (around 10pm HK time) police announced on official facebook page saying they will retreat. At the same time, water cannon started firing.
superflippy on November 12nd, 2019 at 16:24 UTC »
My friend's son is there. He's with a group of American & Chinese students on an exchange program with his university. I've been carefully watching the news, and so far the American students have managed to stay out of trouble. But now trouble is coming to them, and I am worried. I hope the program can get them out of there if necessary. This is the first time I've really been worried for them.