Riot police deploy pepper spray toward journalists on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China as protesters gathered for a rally against the new National Security Law in HongKong on July 1, 2020.
"As the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to Beijing approaches, Hong Kong’s freedoms are diminishing while the PRC tightens its rule," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said upon the report's release.
July 1 marks the 26th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty, and it is also the fourth consecutive year since 2020 that HongKong citizens have failed to apply or obtain permission to hold any mass parades.
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HongKong and Chinese leaders will mark next week the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China. At the time, some people were willing to give the Chinese regime a chance.
Being a Backup is Considered Secession
Wong commented on the 25th anniversary of the HongKongHandover to CCP, “There is nothing to celebrate. We can all see that HongKong is about to reach its end.
A protester waves a "Black Bauhinia" flag as others set up barricades at Lung Wo road outside the Legislative Council in HongKong before the flag raising ceremony to mark the 22nd anniversary of handover to China early on July 1, 2019.
HONGKONG—HongKong police on Monday denied permission for a rally on July 1, the 24th anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Chinese rule, citing coronavirus restrictions, the organizers said.
The ranks of protesters grew steadily on Friday night as supporters made their way downtown after work, just days before the 22nd anniversary of the handover of HongKong to China on July 1 when another huge protest is expected.
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After an anti-China stabbing of a HongKong policeman late on July 1, the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and the 24th anniversary of the handover of HongKong to China, Hongkongers and the world are in need of a little
In 2007, on the tenth anniversary of the handover of sovereignty in HongKong, Chris Patten was interviewed by the South China Morning Post and HongKong Phoenix Television and said that "one country, two systems" was very effective in HongKong.
April 28, 2023By Nathan Amery, Nie Law, Ying Cheung
As we are approaching July 1 in the city, the 26th anniversary of the handover of HongKong from Great Britain to China, it is expected the city will be dead quiet. No more legal protests will be approved by the government.
Both leaders also noted the 25th anniversary of the handover of HongKong to China and reiterated “grave concerns” about the erosion of rights and freedoms in HongKong.
Riot police detain a man as they clear protesters taking part in a rally against a new national security law in HongKong on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China on July 1, 2020.
With just a day to go before the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty on July 1, it is widely rumoured that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit HongKong for two days on June 30 and July 1 to administer the oath and swear-in of
Riot police deploy tear gas as they clear protesters from a road during a rally against a new national security law in HongKong on July 1, 2020, on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. - HongKong police made the first arrests
Riot police detain a man as they clear protesters taking part in a rally against a new national security law in HongKong on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China on July 1, 2020.
HongKong Chief Executive Carrie Lam (front L) attends the annual flag raising ceremony to mark the 22nd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China, in HongKong on July 1, 2019.
A special unit of the HongKong police provides security in the city's Wanchai district, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in HongKong to attend celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China, on June 30, 2022
During the pandemic, Xi made his only trip outside of mainland China, visiting HongKong on June 30 to mark the 25th anniversary of its handover from British control.
Riot police detain a man as they clear protesters taking part in a rally against a new national security law in HongKong on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China on July 1, 2020.
Attendees from various forces march next to a banner supporting the new national security law at the end of a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from the UK in HongKong on July 1, 2020.
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Riot police deploy pepper spray toward journalists on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China as protesters gathered for a rally against the new National Security Law in HongKong on July 1, 2020.
Pro-democracy groups were also summoned by the national security police and told to not hold any protest on the 25th anniversary of the city’s handover.
the 25th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong's sovereignty,
It is planned that the flag-raising ceremony will, in future, also be held on major days such as handover day July 1 and on National Day, October 1.
Protesters chant slogans during a rally against a new national security law in HongKong on July 1, 2020, on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China.
Riot police deploy pepper spray toward journalists on the 23rd anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China as protesters gathered for a rally against the new National Security Law in HongKong on July 1, 2020.
Canto-pop legend Jacky Cheung Hok-yau made a video message for Communist mouth media CCTV to mark the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover to China but it was removed because it contained the phrase "HongKong, add oil," which was frequently used
July 1 is the anniversary of the handover of HongKong to China. As the date approaches, HongKong becomes a sea of red, decorated with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) flags and HongKong regional flags.
