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In Hong Kong, where protests continue, a general strike took place with 500,000 people attending today (May 5). It is becoming clear that anti-China sentiment is increasingly evident in the protests, but there is also talk that the direct intervention of the Chinese government is imminent.

Beijing correspondent.

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It was Hong Kong general strike day which protest organizer announced today.

Hong Kong's 500,000 people participated in the strike, the organizers said.

Hundreds of flights were canceled as airline and airport staff took a holiday on a group basis.

Guerrilla demonstrations that have been carried out in the past have continued throughout the downtown area.

The 9th week of protests in Hong Kong is becoming increasingly anti-Chinese sentiment.

The Chinese flag was thrown down to the sea, and the statue of Golden Bowhian, the symbol of Hong Kong's sovereign return, was undermined.

The Chinese government 's sentence was also baptized with black paint.

Carriam has repeatedly issued a hardline policy in a press conference after two weeks.

[Carriam / Hong Kong magistrate: The widespread chaos and violence are causing great concern for most Hong Kong citizens.]

The demonstrations, which started in protest against the extradition bill, turned into protests against the Chinese government, and the Chinese government and the media have become more sensitive.

The People 's Daily reported that the current situation is only for Hong Kong police to struggle, and it has also provoked the release of the People' s Liberation Army.

As Hong Kong protesters are aiming directly at the Chinese sovereignty, there is also a possibility that hard - line intervention orders will be issued after Baidai Hee meeting, where the top powers in China and elsewhere are gathering secretly at this time.

(Video coverage: Choi, Duk-Hyun, video editing: Oh-Young)