Note to Readers: All timestamps are Eastern Standard Time.
Pro-democracy demonstrators, defiant but their numbers diminished, eased their blockade of Hong Kong government offices and allowed civil servants to return to work Monday morning after the authorities set a deadline for the police to restore access to the buildings.
Updates below mix dispatches from reporters on the ground with images, video and text accounts shared on social networks by witnesses to the unfolding events.
1:43 A.M. Five Arrested in Connection With Cyberattacks
Five people have been arrested in connection with recent attacks on the Hong Kong government's website, RTHK reports. Six computers and other devices were seized in a morning raid. A 13-year-old was among those arrested.
The government posted a statement on Saturday, assuring citizens that "government services were not affected by the cyber attack and the broadcast of government information is continuing."
1:01 A.M. Hong Kong Leader to Work From Home
Leung Chun-ying & company will work in his house tomorrow due to "blockage of vehicular access" to his offices. http://t.co/DoWeDlqUij
— Alan Wong (@byAlanWong) 6 Oct 14
1:00 A.M. People's Daily and the Pro-Democracy Protests
Carrie Gracie of the BBC writes on Twitter:
People's Daily pt 1. Respecting will and interests of majority is common essence of all democracies. 'Occupy' is minority of HK residents.
— Carrie Gracie (@BBCCarrie) 6 Oct 14
People's Daily pt 2: Using illegal means to achieve "noble" purposes is a lie told by a small group of ambitious schemers.
— Carrie Gracie (@BBCCarrie) 6 Oct 14
People's Daily lays claim to democracy: Small group in HK maintain colonial mentality. 150 years of Brits planted hatred for democracy.
— Carrie Gracie (@BBCCarrie) 6 Oct 14
12:15 A.M. South China Morning Post Unblocked in China
The New York Times and Instagram, however, remain blocked.
The SCMP's Chinese and English sites seem to be accessible in mainland China now. NYTimes & Instagram not. http://t.co/MTOPiZiZnI
— Alan Wong (@byAlanWong) 6 Oct 14
10:02 P.M. Online Community for Hong Kong Police Emerges
A Facebook community page, which states it aims to represent the voices of Hong Kong police officers, was launched over the weekend. Its creators hope to start a dialogue among police officers about their experiences and thoughts on the Occupy movement in Hong Kong.
@ChuBailiang We are inviting the HK police to share their side of the story anonymously. Please help spread the word. http://t.co/dVTxhBHuFg
— 匿名香港警察 (@HKPoliceAnon) 6 Oct 14
"We would like to clarify that this page is reserved for members of the HK Police Force to express themselves anonymously. Any other messages are welcome in the comments section," according to a post on the HK Police Anonymous page.
While one commenter expressed doubt that an open platform could ensure anonymity, there is a submission form, "which does not require any log in or personal info. For extra safety, posts can be submitted in the public libraries."
"Our goal is to provide a safe platform for members of the Hong Kong Police to anonymously share their insights, thoughts, and experiences related to the Occupy Movement. Please follow this page for further developments."
9:36 P.M. South China Morning Post Is Blocked in China
We have independent confirmation that the South China Morning Post websites are blocked in mainland China.
CONFIRMED: Both @SCMP_News (English) & @SCMPChinese webs are blocked for access in China due to #OccupyCentral coverage 南早中英文網站皆因「佔中」在中國大陸被封
— George Chen (@george_chen) 6 Oct 14
8:30 P.M. Update From Central
Taxis are coming into the downtown area of Central without obstruction along Queens Road. Steel police barriers lashed together with plastic ties block Chater Road, but there is no sign of any protesters anywhere near the barriers. Office buildings and malls appear open and a few people are starting to go to work.
— Keith Bradsher
8:27 P.M. MTR Reports Good Service
0715 全綫列車服務維持正常，車站出入口安排如下 #MTR #OccupyHK
Good service on all running lines, arrangements on stn exits as follows http://t.co/nwgVoGnHb5
— MTR Service Update (@mtrupdate) 5 Oct 14
8:25 P.M. A Deadline Passes Without Event
A Monday morning deadline to clear out and remove barricades or face what the government had pledged would be "all necessary actions" came and went without event.
At 7 a.m., a few dozen protesters remained camped out at the entrance to the Hong Kong chief executive's office here in Admiralty, mostly sitting around chatting amongst themselves or snoozing after a long night. Barricades blocking access to the office remained in place, although protesters had been allowing police vehicles to enter and leave the compound by temporarily opening the barricades.
As traffic picked up on the main road in front of the government complex with people on their morning commutes, a few dozen police stood casually on the opposite side of the barricade, inside the complex. It was unclear whether the chief executive, Leung Chun-ying, would attempt to report to his office today after having worked from another location on Friday.
— Neil Gough
8:18 P.M. Camping Out in Mong Kok, Yet to Be Deterred
"Of course we were scared, not only of the police but also the gangsters," said Alla Lau, 23, a graduate student at Lingnan University who spent the night in Mong Kok. "But I was surprised. Last night was so peaceful."
She attributed the relative calm of the evening to a different attitude from police, who she felt were more cooperative with the protesters.
"This protest is not organized by leaders. It's organized by everyone here," she said. "The only way for the government to get us out is to meet our demands."
Michael Fung, a 24-year-old salesman who also spent the night sleeping in Nathan Rd., says the government's plan to intimidate the students into leaving by Monday morning failed.
"I think the government underestimated the power of the people and misunderstood that we are not driven by leaders and won't go away because of fear," he said.
— Austin Ramzy
8:13 P.M. Morning Commute Running Smoothly
Government workers who have offices in the Tamar complex are not experiencing any difficulties going to work this morning. The city's subway system is operating normally and there are no obstructions on the pedestrian bridge from the station to the government office complex. At 8 a.m. this morning a steady stream of employees were seen entering the office complex.
— Michael Forsythe
7:27 P.M. Exhausted, but Feeling Obligated to Carry On
Dennis Chan, an unemployed 28-year-old wearing a bright yellow wind jacket, let out a melodramatic sigh as he prepared to go home for a sleep after 10 days nearly all spent at Admiralty protest site: "I'm very, very, very tired. We all are," he said. He said numbers at the site were likely to dwindle quickly in the next couple of days and then the police would move in.
Mr. Chan said he'd be back tonight to manage a supply station, out of a feeling of obligation for the young volunteers. "It won't end today but maybe tomorrow, maybe later too, when there are fewer and fewer people."
"It's hard to say that we've won this battle. But it's been positive in making pressure on the government to open a conversation with the students. I hope the occupation can continue so the government has to talk seriously with the students," he said.
— Chris Buckley
1:38 P.M. Protesters Settling In Overnight at Site Near Offices
The crowd has thinned at the main protest site in Admiralty, but hundreds of students are settling in for the night, sleeping on the road or studying their smartphones.
240 am HK and the main protest site in central is still busy. #OccupyHK #HKStudentStrike http://t.co/D3nYbXRzFw
— Sarah Clarke (@sarahclarkeabc) 5 Oct 14
Meanwhile, about 200 protesters remain camped outside the entrance to the offices of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, and they have tied a set of metal barricades on the street together. But the protesters have been allowing vehicles to come and go.
At about 1:30 a.m., they moved the barricades so an ambulance could pass — after inspecting it to make sure it wasn't carrying riot-control gear such as tear gas or rubber bullets.
About a dozen police officers are on the other side of the barricades, all in blue short-sleeve shirts. None are wearing anti-riot gear.
Peaceful evening in Admiralty. Lots of people on the grass listening to a speaker in Tamar Park. Public discourse. http://t.co/1IbWyMKp3U
— Neil Gough (@n_gough) 5 Oct 14
— Neil Gough and Keith Bradsher
1:27 P.M. "Long Hair" Says Protesters Undecided on Retreat
Leung Kwok-heung, the activist Hong Kong lawmaker known as "Long Hair," said protesters have not decided whether to retreat from a sit-in outside the offices of Hong Kong's chief executive as he has demanded.
"Decisions need to be made at upper levels on strategy, but unfortunately, at this moment, the 'Occupy' movement does not subscribe to any strategy, so you cannot judge which tactic is better," he said in an interview at the protest site. "There is no genuine leadership of this movement," he added. "It is scary."
He said it was not a matter of protest leaders disagreeing on how to proceed. "It's not disagreement. What's happened is that nobody wants to take responsibility," he said.
Mr. Leung said the police could reopen the road but would risk a backlash. "At dawn, not many people stay here, so tactically, the police can reopen the road by using force," he said. "The problem is that once they start action, they cannot estimate how many people will rush in to reinforce, like what happened last Sunday," when police used tear gas on protesters and prompted more residents to join the demonstrations.
— Neil Gough
12:56 P.M. Student Leaders Remain Resolute
Lester Shum, of the student federation, said protesters will Occupy on until its meeting with the government arrives at "material results."
— Alan Wong (@byAlanWong) 5 Oct 14
12:48 P.M. Students, Prepared for Worst, Remain in Admiralty
Annisa Cheng, a 19-year-old university student, said that she began coming to the protests nine days ago, when only students were participating and the group known as Occupy Central with Love and Peace had not yet called for wider demonstrations. "Every day we heard that the police would come and clear the grounds, but they have not really done it – it's like crying wolf, so I am not afraid," she said.
"But I've come prepared with a facemask and an N95" breathing mask for protection from tear gas, she said. "My parents are of course worried about my safety. This is the fourth night that I will spend the entire night here."
Her friend, Julie Fung, also a 19-year-old university student, said that she felt the government was only offering "fake democracy."
"I am scared of what the police might do, but will try to conquer my fear because there are so many other people here with me," she said.
— Keith Bradsher
12:41 P.M. The Streets Are Alive in Mong Kok
Gone midnight in Mongkok. No sign of relenting. Some expect police to attack, vow to stay for it. #OccupyHK https://t.co/1k8knwCEm5
— Josh Noble (@JoshTANoble) 5 Oct 14
12:20 P.M. For Some, Mood Turns Grim in Admiralty
As midnight approached, the mood among protesters in Admiralty district was grim. "I feel lost – at the beginning, when I came out, it was for universal suffrage, but tonight we are out because we feel support for the movement is waning," said Billy Ngai, a 20-year-old university student. "If no one comes out, we will lose."
Mr. Ngai added that, "I am scared for myself and all the participants, but more important, I am scared that fewer people will come out in the future if they clear the streets tonight – I am totally discouraged."
A nearby friend of his, Don Tsang, also a 20-year-old university student, said that, "Everyone is telling us to leave, but faced with the current political powers in office in Hong Kong and in Beijing, we cannot back down, we can only maintain or escalate."
In a moment of candor, Mr. Tsang fretted that the police might act forcefully. "I am scared every second that the police will come and clear us out, but I don't think the police can do this without injuries to the people, or that they will be successful in getting everyone out."
— Keith Bradsher
11:45 A.M. The 'Stand by You' Project Goes On
The website for the interactive project, "Stand by You," appears to be down, but messages of support for the pro-democracy movement are still being projected on a wall in Hong Kong. The art collective's Facebook page remains active.
New media artist Sampson Wong invented the interactive Add Oil Machine http://t.co/aqVIDjMJP5 at #OccupyHK http://t.co/uuew9uSIqu
— Tom Grundy (@tomgrundy) 5 Oct 14
11:10 A.M. Talks in Progress to Avoid Use of Force by Police
Negotiations are under way that could forestall a police crackdown on the pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong, according to Regina Ip, a pro-Beijing lawmaker and former security chief in Hong Kong.
Ms. Ip said the government of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying has made three demands of the protesters:
- Civil servants must be allowed to return to work.
- Schools must be allowed to reopen.
- Traffic must be unblocked.
The Hong Kong Federation of Students, one of the main organizations behind the protests, has said it will allow civil servants to enter government buildings, and the movement has not targeted local schools. But the protesters have set up encampments blocking traffic at major intersections, and they do not seem likely to withdraw from all of them.
"The students have agreed to free up some passageways for the civil servants, but other participants disagree," she said. "But it doesn't matter. The crowd has grown so large, it includes so many different factions, you can never get consensus among all of them. If the students agree – the Federation of Students – that's already a good sign. Whether that will actually happen, we will know at 9 a.m. tomorrow."
Ms. Ip said the student federation's announcement that it would begin exploratory talks with the government to open a dialogue to discuss political reform was "a very good sign."
"The situation is very fluid," she added. "I think the government is on the one hand making tough statements and beefing up police armament, and also through various channels, trying to talk to the students, and publicly getting all the people with influence, like the university presidents, the former chief justice, professors on good terms with the students, to persuade them to leave."
"It will be very uphill but I think in a nutshell the government is trying very hard to resolve it without use of force," she said.
— Michael Forsythe
11:30 A.M. Tung Chee-hwa Speaks Out on Protests
"To students and young friends of the occupation movement, we've heard clearly your demands for democracy. We understand your determination in pursuing your cause," Tung Chee-hwa in a statement on Sunday in Ming Pao, a Chinese-language newspaper. Mr. Tung served as the first chief executive of Hong Kong in 1997.
He went on to say: "The occupation movement has already entered its eighth day and the situation is getting more complicated. Just like many parents and teachers in Hong Kong, I have been worried about the students' safety. I urge you to leave the protest sites as soon as possible to ensure your safety."
While he praised the students and their cause, he urged them to engage in dialogue and "seek consensus."
The full translated statement can be found at Channel NewsAsia.
11:08 A.M. Students Start to Settle In for the Night
Looks like these kids are here for the long haul #OccupyCentral #OccupyHK #OccupyMongKok http://t.co/Mg5bMC1FJZ
— don north (@donplusn) 5 Oct 14
10:40 A.M. The Making of 'Umbrella Man'
More on Umbrella Man:
Protesters in Admiralty have brought in Umbrella Man, roughly 12 feet tall and made from wood blocks ranging from thimble-sized to the size of a large smartphone, and holding a yellow umbrella. The statue is a clearly indigenous work that nonetheless evokes the Goddess of Democracy statue during the Tiananmen protests.
Read about it here on the Sinosphere blog.
22-year-old artist named Milk says he led team of 4 or 5 artists who spent much of week to make Umbrella Man http://t.co/d5RvKzChmm
— Keith Bradsher (@KeithBradsher) 5 Oct 14
— Keith Bradsher
10:15 A.M. 'Umbrella Man' Enters Admiralty Protest Zone
#UmbrellaRevolution COMING THROUGH!! artwork by students at #HKStudentStrike #OccupyCentral http://t.co/fr34LezBP9 http://t.co/sid3sE0Km6
— Cindy (@csnl26) 5 Oct 14
10:03 A.M. The Scene in Admiralty
Janis Mackey Frayer, Asia Bureau Chief and Correspondent for Canadian Television, posts this photograph from the scene in Admiralty.
On the bridge at #Admiralty, #HongKong. #Central #occupyHK http://t.co/2x19BQoSxX
— Janis Mackey Frayer (@janisctv) 5 Oct 14
9:46 A.M. 'If Mong Kok Falls' …
The numbers of students in Mong Kok is growing. Nathan Road, to the south of the main encampment, has about 300 people sitting in a section of road that was largely empty an hour ago.
In the midst of the group a man writes out new slogans in elegant calligraphy. "If Mong Kok falls, Admiralty won't last long." "Fight for victory, persist to the end." "Be careful, there's something fishy."
New slogans, in stylish calligraphy: "If Mong Kok falls, Admiralty won't last long." https://t.co/a9ayPWAvqG
— Austin Ramzy (@austinramzy) 5 Oct 14
— Austin Ramzy
9:27 A.M. 'Occupy' Will Continue, Students Say
Alex Chow, of the Hong Kong Federation of Students, told the crowd in Admiralty just now:
"Occupy" will go on while the Federation of Students starts discussing the particulars of the talks with the government. He stressed that the actual talks — which both parties agreed would only concern the continuing electoral changes — would not commence until "the government shows its will to take up the responsibility of separating the supporters and opponents of the Occupy protest."
"A dialogue is not a compromise," he said. "We will start arranging the talks with the government, because we understand there are people in both the government and here that want to solve society's problem. In the past week of our occupation, it's evident that we have put great pressure on the government."
"We insist on our principle: civil nomination and the abolishment of functional constituencies," he said. "We will not back down."
— Alan Wong
9:22 A.M. Statement From Federation of Students
The Hong Kong Federation of Students has a statement on its Facebook page that it did not call for a withdrawal from Mong Kok. It added: "Of course, we respect the decision of all residents about whether to leave or stay." The statement said: "We reiterate that each occupied area is an important position, and a bargaining chip in negotiations between the Hong Kong people and the government. We appeal to all residents staying at Mong Kok to remain in position until there is a substantial outcome from negotiations."
— Chris Buckley
9:19 A.M. Student Leaders: No Plan to Leave Streets
Student leaders told supporters on Sunday night that they did not plan to leave the streets despite ultimatums from the government and requests from many local leaders.
— Keith Bradsher
9:13 A.M. Hong Kong Government Statement on Arrests
The Hong Kong government posted this video and statement online from a briefing earlier on Sunday.
Police have arrested 30 people over the clashes which have erupted in Mong Kok in recent days.
Briefing the media today, Police Public Relations Branch Chief Superintendent Steve Hui said the arrests were for various crimes, including fighting, unlawful assembly, assault, weapon possession, and indecent assault.
He said Police will investigate each case and may make further arrests.
He said the demonstrations have affected the daily lives of Hong Kong people, and the clashes in Mong Kok and Causeway Bay have caused many injuries, including to Police officers.
He said Police are determined and confident they can restore public order and will monitor developments, make assessments, and consider all necessary measures.
Mr. Hui reiterated that Police will not tolerate any violence and will take action against such acts.
9:07 A.M. Possible Announcement by Federation of Students
"Please proceed to Harcourt main stage. Important announcement," says Federation of Students. Reporter: "When?" The Federation: "Now."
— Alan Wong (@byAlanWong) 5 Oct 14
9:02 A.M. A Voice From Mong Kok
For the moment at least, Mong Kok is the calmest I've seen in it in the past thee days. Protesters are making speeches, urging people to stay. Groups of older people meanwhile are chatting with individual demonstrators, urging them to leave. The police presence is large, and for now they're standing in clusters, watching.
Amy Au Yeung, a 60 year old housewife who lives in the neighborhood, crouched down in front of two students wearing helmets and chatted quietly with them for five minutes.
Ms. Au Yeung said she backed the protesters' goals, but she couldn't endorse the students remaining in Mong Kok, a dense area of shopping streets and apartment buildings with a long history of gang activity.
"I support true universal suffrage, but Mong Kok is very complicated. It's not like Admiralty," she said.
"I am worried about them," she said afterward. "It has been several days. I don't want to see bloodshed."
— Austin Ramzy
8:56 A.M. A One-Man Protest
1/2 -Expat Eric Beck stages 1-man counter protest.Compared 'obstructive' protest to Nazism, say HK ppl want normality http://t.co/oBF1RuO2xD
— Tom Grundy (@tomgrundy) 5 Oct 14
Says he stood near press both strategically.
Claims HK/western people he knows oppose #Occupycentral.
Admits hasn't seen physical violence.— Tom Grundy (@tomgrundy) 5 Oct 14
8:50 A.M. Police Are on the Move, Away From Executive Office
About 10 full vans for of police with riot control left executive office. I Asked if they were going to Mongkok, cop says "I don't know"
— Jonah Kessel (@jonah_kessel) 5 Oct 14
8:37 A.M. The 'Lennon Wall'
Muhammad Lila, an ABC News Foreign Correspondent who usually spends his time reporting from the Middle East, has been covering the Hong Kong protests this week.
The "Lennon Wall" in Hong Kong protest site. Plastered with notes of support from around the world. http://t.co/nb4y2ZSMcI
— Muhammad Lila (@MuhammadLila) 5 Oct 14
8:32 A.M. Students Learn Lessons of Early Chinese Communists
Students at Mong Kok are learning lesson of early Chinese Communists: support of locals is key for sustaining insurgency.
— Edward Wong (@comradewong) 5 Oct 14
8:21 A.M. Protesters Scattered Around Headquarters
The number of protesters sitting in the main avenue, Harcourt Road, past the south side of the local government headquarters seems to have eroded further, probably fewer than 1,000 here, in addition to other pockets of protesters scattered around other entrances to the headquarters.
— Keith Bradsher
7:52 A.M. Mong Kok, a 'Smoldering Grenade'
A Hong Kong official called the Mong Kok protest a "smoldering grenade," saying that the government did not want violence there but that it was hard to protect students in an area where criminal gangs are very active and shopkeepers are deeply unhappy.
Hui Chun-tak, the chief police spokesman, said at his afternoon news conference that eight of the 30 people whom the police had arrested in the preceding days were members of triads, Hong Kong organized crime groups. He also said that 21 police officers had been hurt during scuffles in Mong Kok in the preceding nights.
— Keith Bradsher
7:49 A.M. Protesters Remain at Tamar Park
Sunset at Tamar, the heart of Hong Kong's government. Protesters are *not* leaving the Chief Executive office. http://t.co/QQo2lQ1VFR
— Alan Wong (@byAlanWong) 5 Oct 14
5:35 A.M. Crowds Thin Out Near Government Offices
The crowd here at Tamar Park, near the Hong Kong government has begun to grow as the sun sets, although large, open spaces remain along the road. It appears unlikely that even 2,000 protesters are here, and most likely considerably fewer, as many appear to be curious onlookers or journalists.
— Keith Bradsher
3:52 A.M. Statistics Update by the Hong Kong Red Cross
An updated list of services provided
First Aid & Psychological Support Service from Sept. 27 September to noon on Oct. 5.
- 282 injury cases
- 14 cases transferred to hospital
- most of the cases were related to tear gas inhalation, injuries from fall, discomfort due to heat or heavy rainfall
- 167 received Psychological Support Service onsite
Psychological Support Hotline Service from Sept. 29 to noon on Oct. 5.
- 306 callers
- Most callers were emotionally disturbed by viewing related visuals or reports in the media. They suffered from insomnia and grief and wanted to seek emotional support. For callers referred to Clinical Psychologist, quite a number faced communication problems with friends or family members due to having contrasting views on the issue.
HKRC personnel mobilized from Sept. 27 to noon on Oct. 5.
- 719 volunteer First Aiders (person-times)
- 78 Professionals in Psychological Support Service (person-times)
- 240 Psychological Support Service volunteers (person-times)
— Neil Gough
3:08 A.M. Government Responds to Hong Kong Federation of Students
A Government spokesman Oct. 5 gave the following response to a statement issued by the Hong Kong Federation of Students (HKFS) last night:
As mentioned in his media session on October 2, the Chief Executive has asked the Chief Secretary for Administration to engage in dialogue with the HKFS on constitutional development. The Chief Secretary for Administration and relevant officials have made initial contact with the HKFS.
The door to dialogue is always open, if the HKFS is willing so. The Chief Secretary for Administration is ready to continue the working-level preparation for dialogue with the HKFS.
While preparing for the dialogue, the Government hopes that the HKFS and relevant organisations could assist and co-ordinate the following two aspects today:
(1) Reopening the footbridge leading to the Central Government Offices (CGO) and the access to Lung Wo Road and Tim Wa Avenue to allow some 3 000 government staff to return to work tomorrow and allow, at least, the partial resumption of traffic leading to the CGO, thus enabling the normal functioning of the Government headquarters.
(2) Reopening carriageways in Admiralty to alleviate the impact on traffic in the area, to allow schools in Central and Western, and Wan Chai to resume classes tomorrow after days of suspension.
— Alan Wong
4:29 A.M. Hong Kong Police Spokesperson Makes Appeal
At a press conference late Sunday afternoon, Hui Chun-tak, the chief spokesman of the Hong Kong Police, appealed to protesters to remove barricades, but refrained in his opening remarks from setting deadlines.
"We are determined to take all necessary actions to restore the public order," he said.
— Keith Bradsher
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