Police officers talking to detained protesters during a demonstration in Hong Kong at the Sheung Shui area which is near the Chinese border in Hong Kong, on Sunday (Jan 5). - AP
HONG KONG: Scuffles erupted between police and protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday (Jan 5), with dozens of arrests made, after thousands marched near the border, shouting pro-democracy slogans and venting their anger at mainland traders.
The demonstrators in Sheung Shui took aim at so-called "parallel traders" from China who buy vast amounts of duty free goods in Hong Kong and take them back to the mainland to sell at a profit.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
