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Hong Kong, protests continue: over 200 flights cancelled

Governor Carrie Lam: risk of city destruction - VIDEO

Fire protests and clashes continue in Hong Kong to demand more democracy with protesters who chant the slogan "Free Hong Kong" by the supporter of the independence of the city, now in prison Edward Leung. On August 5, the situation is frightening to the point that Governor Carrie Lam said in a press conference today: "We risk the destruction of the city. This is against the national sovereignty of...

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ReportHong Kong: activists urge Germany

Deployed Chinese troops, they ask for a stop from Berlin

The activist pro-democracy Hong Kong Joshua Wong has called on Germany to stop the training program for Chinese military after the Army has deployed its troops (see AVIONEWS) after 5 months of demonstrations... more

Civil aviationCathay Pacific: aircraft deliveries delayed for protests in Hong Kong

Decisions consistent with the reduction of earnings forecasts

Following the pro-democracy protests that have been burning Hong Kong for about 5 months (see AVIONEWS), the Chinese flag carrier Cathay Pacific has decided to delay the delivery of four Airbus planes... more

AirlinesHong Kong: the national airline has reduced its profits

Cathay Pacific: "very difficult time for the protests"

The Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has reduced its earnings forecasts due to protests lasting more than five months in the Chinese Special Administrative Region (see AVIONEWS).The carrier said that the... more

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