Hong Kong Protesters Accuse Dolce and Gabbana of Discrimination

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Tempers are flaring in Hong Kong over an alleged incident of discrimination by luxury brand Dolce and Gabbana (PRON gahbahna). Protestors forced the shutdown of one store, while heavy police presence tried to keep the crowds, numbering in the hundreds, in check.

Hundreds of protesters lined the streets outside of a Dolce (PRON dole-chay) and Gabbana (PRON gahbahna) store in Hong Kong on Sunday. As crowds shout slogans, others carry signs, some saying "Protest D&G Discrimination Against Hong Kong People," and "D&Go Home!"

They're demanding an apology for an alleged incident of discrimination against Hong Kong residents. A local man claims he was forbidden from taking photos of the storefront. He says he was told only mainland Chinese were allowed to do so.

The story sparked an outcry.

[Kenneth Cheung, Protester]:
"I want to protest against D&G who discriminate against Hong Kong people. They only allow Mainland visitors to take photos here, but not Hong Kong people."

[Bosang Chu, Protester]:
"They're only allowing Mainland visitors to take photos here but not the Hong Kong people. They are taking advantage of the Hong Kong people. This is Canton Road in Hong Kong. If they only want Mainland customers, they should move their shop to Beijing."

One protester waved renminbi notes, the currency of mainland China, shouting if he would now be accepted into the store.

The incident underlies a growing resentment towards mainland China, as many see the influx of wealthy shoppers as a sign of Beijing's growing influence over the more independent Hong Kong.

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[tatavio22]

calma ai, os racistas sao os nativos de Hong Kong, que sempre foram arrogantes e trataram os Chinese continentais como se fossem cachorros. eu morei em Hong Kong, e gosto muito de la, mas vamos apurar os fatos antes de falar besteira, ne?

[dvbb10]

COngratulations Hongkongners! VOces estao certos! Chega de discriminação no mundo!!! Dolce Gabbana, SHAME ON YOU! Loja idiota, nao vai ver um dolar mais meu entrar nos seus cofres.

[freedomahc]

@mrzack888

i agree with what you are saying here, part of the demonstration shows discrimination towards mainlanders which is wrong

however D & G's discrimination is equally wrong

however this has nothing to do with your original point eg we should be happy with china as big brother, we should all look at the money side

im gonna stop arguing with you, i hope you can see that u are arguing two different things and understand that money is not everything

[mrzack888]

@freedomahc this video also clearly demonstrates HK'er's racist discriminatory views toward mainlanders. When mainland was poor and weak the HKers acted snobbish and arrogant and looked down at mainlanders, now mainlanders gotz the cash the HKers suddenly feel threatened and fearful and feel missed out on opportunity to make money during the last decade of mainland explosive growth. my how the tables have turned.

[freedomahc]

@mrzack888

i have to been to china plenty of times, i don't see how that has to do with anything, am i suppose to trust cctv or the media in china?

i just want to say not everyone is a slave of money, which might come as a surprise to you. People do have values and principles

also, who says by protesting, it means they are not making money?

calling people names and using such rude manners is not gonna win u the debate and hopefully one day u will come to realize the truth

[mrzack888]

@freedomahc have u been to China? then STFU cuz u don't know wut u're talkin about.

HK business should be happy for mainland China. These communist protestors are not taking advantage of all the cash happy Chinese willing to spend in HK. Instead of opening biznesses to cater to and make money off the newly minted wealthy northern neighbors they waste their time protesting some alleged incident. stupid communist hong Kongers.

[freedomahc]

@mrzack888

why should we be happy? what is so nice about china? the corrupted government? the lack of liberty?

[weldon29]

seems like a bit of overreaction...

[mrzack888]

idiots, over an alleged rumor. HK residents should be happy to have China as a big brother.