Apple fans are really crazy! The queue for iPhone 4s in Hong Kong looks like a group of refugees.

If you are thinking of going to the IFC in Central to queue up for the iPhone 4S, you can change your mind. Conflicts broke out among the police, scalpers, and those queuing at Hong Kong's Apple retail store. The queue has extended to the nearby subway station, seriously affecting traffic. It is reported that the majority of those in line are from mainland China and Southeast Asia. Currently, the police have set up more than 50 areas with iron railings, clearly indicating that those after number 50 will definitely not be able to purchase the iPhone 4S. To maintain order, they used such prison-like railings.

The iPhone 4S will be officially released in Hong Kong tomorrow, but as early as the morning of the 8th, dozens of people began gathering and queuing on the bridge outside the Apple IFC flagship store. By last night, hundreds of people had lined up at the Apple store located in the International Finance Centre (IFC) Mall, with the queue extending to the pedestrian bridge outside the mall. The person currently at the front of the line is a local Hong Kong youth who has been queuing for six days and five nights! Each iron cage has a "warden" to ensure no unauthorized personnel changes.

Last night, there were hundreds of citizens queuing in front of the Apple store at the IFC Mall, with the queue stretching to the pedestrian bridge outside the mall. All age groups are represented, including mainland Chinese and South Asians. Some citizens openly stated they would buy dozens of units to resell for profit. Those in the queue seem prepared for a prolonged battle, having brought stools, cushions, mats, newspapers, chatting and playing cards in small groups. The space within each iron cage isn't too cramped, allowing for some rest.

It is understood that Apple employees informed those in line on the afternoon of the 8th that no current waiters would be acknowledged, and only later would barriers be set up for official queuing, advising those waiting to go home first. However, the queuers did not comply. By the evening of the 8th, at least about 40 people were already queuing on the bridge outside the IFC, over half of whom were South Asian, some with backpacks ready for three consecutive all-night waits. Some netizens mentioned being warned by others not to queue, with some even using threats. This netizen then called the police, who registered everyone's ID and treated it as a dispute case without taking action. Police sources said there was no sign of violence yet, but if the situation changed, the police would contact Apple to discuss maintaining order. Those outside the "iron cages" in the standing area are quite anxious.

Liu Zhigang, owner of the Sogo mobile phone grey market store, pointed out on the 8th that the buy-back prices for the 16GB and 32GB versions of the iPhone 4S are approximately HK$6,300 and HK$6,800 respectively, which is HK$1,000 higher than the retail price. He expects those who manage to buy the first batch of iPhone 4S on Friday should be able to make a certain profit through resale, but he also indicated that too many people queuing might cause chaos.

To prevent further confusion when the iPhone 4S officially launches on Friday, many netizens hope that Apple will issue tickets or register the ID numbers of those queuing to maintain order.

It is understood that when the older model of the iPhone 4 was sold at the IFC Apple flagship store previously, it attracted hundreds of people daily to queue up for resale profits, mostly South Asians. Consequently, the flagship store had to stop selling the iPhone 4.