Hong Kong restaurants branded ‘yellow’ if they support protests, ‘blue’ if they don’t
Meanwhile, detailed lists were being circulated on social media sites, with map applications showing the colour of restaurants in different districts.
Meanwhile, detailed lists were being circulated on social media sites, with map applications showing the colour of restaurants in different districts.
Hong Kong has for months been rocked by increasingly violent protests, triggered by an extradition bill. The bill has now been withdrawn but the protests have continued.
The demonstrations were triggered by a controversial bill which would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, but have evolved into a call for wider democratic reforms and a halt to sliding freedoms.
"All check-in service for departure flights has been suspended since 1630hrs (0830 GMT). Other departure and arrival flights for the rest of the day will continue to operate, and airlines will provide arrangements for passengers who have not completed the departure process", it said.
The extradition bill was proposed on April 3 this year.
