This archive report was first published on 14 August 2019.
On August 14, 2019, protesters in Hong Kong's airport brought operations to a standstill, escalating tensions between the semiautonomous territory and Beijing.
With the goal of sending a message to government officials and people in mainland China, the protesters effectively paralyzed the airport, causing disruptions to flights and travel.
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