HONG KONG — Hong Kong International Airport axed all departures on Monday because of thousands of peaceful anti-government protesters. <br />According to the BBC, many in attendance were protesting police brutality. Chinese authorities on Sunday were filmed firing tear gas and non-lethal ammunition at super close range indoors. <br />In a Monday afternoon statement, Hong Kong's Airport Authority said they were canceling all flights that were not yet checked in. <br /><br />The BBC reported that over 160 flights scheduled to leave after 6 p.m. local time on Monday faced the chopping block. <br />According to the BBC, officials said arrivals that were already on their way to Hong Kong would still be cleared to land, but other scheduled flights had to be canceled. <br />Hong Kong police—with the blessing of Beijing no doubt—have increased their use of non-lethal bullets and tear gas. <br />Several videos posted to social media on Sunday show Hong Kong police dressed in riot gear storming enclosed railway stations firing tear gas.<br /><br />Footage from another station shows officers firing non-lethal rounds at point blank range and mobs of police beating people with batons. <br /><br />How much longer will the protests continue before Beijing sends a bloodier message? Either way, Hong Kong will continue to stand strong.
