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China says Hong Kong protests 'near terrorism' as airport reopens

Armed police patrol the departure hall of the airport in Hong Kong after previous night's clashes with protesters, China August 14, 2019. [REUTERS]

China said Hong Kong’s protest movement had reached “near terrorism” on Wednesday, after a night of ugly clashes at the city’s airport where demonstrators set upon and detained two men they suspected of being government sympathizers.

Flights out of the financial hub resumed after two days of disruptions caused by unrest as thousands of protesters swarmed the terminal at one of the world’s busiest airports, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of departures.

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