Most Hong Kong newspapers reported the Manila assault on front pages ; some local newspapers changed their logo colours to black on their front covers . The Manila police and the Philippines government were strongly criticized for their handling of the situation . All television channels in Hong Kong broadcast devoted significant coverage to the hijacking , and its aftermath . Wall-to-wall live coverage , between 6 pm and 9 pm , made it the single incident with the most live television news coverage in Hong Kong since the September 11 attacks on New York . Google displayed a plain white Google Doodle on ''google.com . hk '' out of respect for the dead on August 24
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Manila hostage crisis