Airport and airline workers join a sit-in with protesters raising awareness of the fears for safety and freedoms in Hong Kong among international visitors. Previous Next

Hundreds of people staged a sit-in at Hong Kong airport today in the hope of raising awareness overseas of the city's ongoing political struggle which was sparked by the extradition bill controversy, RTHK reports.

Airport and airline workers joined other protesters for the demonstration in the arrivals hall, handing out flyers to tourists and setting up a "Lennon Wall" for people to post their own messages.

Curious visitors were looking down from the departures hall as the demonstrators displayed creative protest-related artwork and banners in a number of languages.

Many of the participants were dressed in black as they staged a sit-in, explaining how they want to "safeguard" Hong Kong and warning that after the mob attacks in Yuen Long last Sunday, they fear the city is no longer safe.

People also queued up to sign a petition calling on the government to listen to the public's demands over the extradition bill controversy.

An airport worker, who gave his name as Mike, said they are very keen for visitors to learn more about the protests that have now lasted for weeks.

"Freedom for Hong Kong is essential for this city to continue to operate as it always has done. So it's very important that we get international support and awareness of what the Carrie Lam government is trying to do to the Hong Kong society" he said.