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Some participants in the anti-extradition law amendment bill protests gathered at Hong Kong International Airport. At 4:00 PM on August 12, the airport urgently announced its closure and cancelled all flights. Airport authorities rearranged flights early on August 13 and reopened airport operations.
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On the 12th, a large number of protesters against the extradition bill gathered at Hong Kong airport. (Photo / RTHK)
Protesters gradually left Hong Kong airport in the early hours. Over 300 flights were affected by the closure. Airport authorities also rearranged flights at 6:00 AM. Currently, the airport has reopened and flights are gradually taking off and landing, but many flights remain impacted.
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Hong Kong airport closed then reopened, affecting over 300 flights. (Photo / Hong Kong International Airport)
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Those planning to travel to Hong Kong soon should monitor the local situation and confirm the latest flight updates. (Photo / Hong Kong International Airport)
Taiwan-Hong Kong routes, both passenger and cargo flights, saw about 35 arrivals and departures affected. Due to the anti-extradition law amendment bill protests, multiple countries have issued travel advisories for Hong Kong. Travelers planning to visit Hong Kong soon must pay extra attention to the local situation and confirm the latest flight information to avoid disruptions to their itineraries.
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