Some notes from someone in the govt:
1) Stay away from Wanchai area as well as the Pacific Place area
2) Take other public transport instead of MTR during that week. Avoid Starbucks. (Starbucks is a possible target because of unfair trade between Starbucks and coffee bean grower)
4) Avoid TST area, especially Cultural Center and the waterfront area. Police forces will be concentrated in Wanchai area, making TST area a vulnerable location for riots
5) Stay away from Victoria Park
6) Listen to radio frequently for updates of parades routes and STAY AWAY
7) Walk whenever possible because riots could put traffic to a complete halt. Be alert and be safe!
WTO event is going to be held on Tuesday, Dec 12.
Shops were closed early and only a few Hong Kongers were wandering in key police-guarded area. Police vehicles were sighted every few minutes. Policemen were like hawks at key control areas.
Never before have I experienced such a tense atmosphere in Hong Kong since the last outbreak of SARS in 2003.
Newly set up gates
Newly set up gates (2)
Newly set up gates (3)
Shielded Convention Center
Hong Kong Police Force
Hong Kong Convention Center Main Entrance
Building Defense
Police Mobile Canteen (1)
Police Mobile Canteen(2)
