GUANGZHOU -- The protests in Hong Kong that virtually shut down the local airport risk causing lasting damage to the city's status as one of Asia's major transportation hubs.
Nearby Shenzhen is beneficiary as travelers look to sidestep chaos

Travelers walk through protesters at Hong Kong International Airport on Aug. 13.
GUANGZHOU -- The protests in Hong Kong that virtually shut down the local airport risk causing lasting damage to the city's status as one of Asia's major transportation hubs.