This archive report was first published on 13 August 2019.
On August 13, 2019, Hong Kong's airport was once again the focal point of protests, as hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators staged a new rally.
Just a day prior, a massive demonstration at the airport had triggered a shutdown, with authorities cancelling all remaining flights into and out of the airport on Monday afternoon.
However, operations resumed early Tuesday morning, with a massive backlog of cancelled flights causing delays and cancellations.
Despite the chaos, protesters remained steadfast in their demands for democratic freedoms, wearing the signature black of the movement and chanting slogans such as 'Stand with Hong Kong, stand for freedom.'
As passengers scrambled to catch rescheduled and delayed flights, protesters continued to occupy the airport, highlighting the ongoing struggle for democracy in Hong Kong.
