Hong Kong 1981 riots
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In Hong Kong
, the riots of 1981 are two riots on the Christmas Day of 1981 and the New Year's Day
of 1982. Since the majority of the participants were youths, the riots were also named as the Christmas youth riots of 1981 and New Year youth riots of 1982. The riots had a long-term impact on the government's youth policy.
, Hong Kong
. In a minor road accident, a car driver accidentally hit a pedestrian, soon arousing unrest among the youth in the area and eventually evolving into a riot. 11 were injured and 7 cars were damaged. The police deployed the Police Tactical Unit
(PTU) to disperse the crowd. At 5 o'clock in the morning, the riot subsided and 18 were arrested. On that day, the Hong Kong Government increased the number of policemen patrolling major business areas and kept cars away from the Central District.
Another youth riot broke out on the New Year's Day
, 1 January 1982 in other areas.
and arcade game
s among the youth. The government channelled resources for the welfare for the youth.
There are other riots in 1982 and 1984 ignited by football fans and tax on taxis.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, the riots of 1981 are two riots on the Christmas Day of 1981 and the New Year's Day
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar used in ancient Rome...
of 1982. Since the majority of the participants were youths, the riots were also named as the Christmas youth riots of 1981 and New Year youth riots of 1982. The riots had a long-term impact on the government's youth policy.
Events
A riot broke out in the early morning of Christmas Day, 25 December 1981 in CentralCentral, Hong Kong
Central is the central business district of Hong Kong. It is located in Central and Western District, on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui, the southernmost point of Kowloon Peninsula...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. In a minor road accident, a car driver accidentally hit a pedestrian, soon arousing unrest among the youth in the area and eventually evolving into a riot. 11 were injured and 7 cars were damaged. The police deployed the Police Tactical Unit
Police Tactical Unit (Hong Kong)
The Police Tactical Unit is a paramilitary riot control unit of the Hong Kong Police Force. The Police Tactical Unit provides an immediate manpower reserve for use in any emergency, Unit companies are attached to all land Regions and are available for internal security, crowd control, anti-crime...
(PTU) to disperse the crowd. At 5 o'clock in the morning, the riot subsided and 18 were arrested. On that day, the Hong Kong Government increased the number of policemen patrolling major business areas and kept cars away from the Central District.
Another youth riot broke out on the New Year's Day
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar used in ancient Rome...
, 1 January 1982 in other areas.
Aftermath
Hong Kong Government addressed the increasing "problems" on youths such as disobedience in school and the popularity of snookerSnooker
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular table is . It is played using a cue and snooker balls: one white , 15 worth one point each, and six balls of different :...
and arcade game
Arcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
s among the youth. The government channelled resources for the welfare for the youth.
There are other riots in 1982 and 1984 ignited by football fans and tax on taxis.