A recent protest by Hong Kong residents targeting shoppers from mainland China is drawing attention to local people's growing frustrations.
Scenes from Hong Kong Anti-Mainlander Protest
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About 100 Hong Kong activists, angered by surging numbers of mainland Chinese visitors in the city, stage a protest on Canton Road, on February 16, 2014. (Iris Tong, VOA)
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A female tourist from mainland China (right) tries to avoid the protesters. (Iris Tong, VOA)
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A banner held by a protester reads, 'China locusts, go back to the mainland.' Above, Hong Kong's former British colonial flag is raised by another protester in a gesture of defiance toward the Chinese government. (Iris Tong, VOA)
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Other anti-mainlander protesters hold signs saying 'China locusts, go home' (left), and 'Locusts grab up baby formula, (as) Hong Kong babies (are forced to) feed on flour' (center). (Iris Tong, VOA)