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Added on the 30/06/2020 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Hong Kong, Jun 4 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong pan-democrat lawmakers on Thursday threw a foul-smelling object during the third reading of China's controversial National Anthem bill at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, causing the meeting to be suspended.Under the bill, anyone convicted of misusing or insulting the 'March of the Volunteers', the national anthem of the People's Republic of China, could face a fine of up to 50,000 Hong Kong dollars (6,449 US dollars) and three years in jail. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).FOOTAGE SHOWS FIREFIGHTERS AND AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING THE FOUL-SMELLING OBJECT THROWN BY PAN-DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS AT THE HONG KONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Hong Kong, Oct 1 (EFE/EPA).- Pro-China supporters on Friday waved their flags in Hong Kong to celebrate Chinese National Day, which commemorates the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and at least 100 guests also attended Friday a flag-raising ceremony in front of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to mark the anniversary. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE WAVE FLAGS DURING THE CELEBRATION OF CHINA'S NATIONAL DAY AT THE VICTORY HARBOR PROMENADE IN HONG KONG, CHINA.
Hong Kong, Aug 9 (EFE/EPA).- Thousands of Hong Kong residents are taking up the United Kingdom’s offer of safe haven and a path to British citizenship rolled out in response to Beijing's crackdown on the former British colony and the introduction of a national security law that curtails freedom of speech. The British government expects roughly 300,000 to take up the offer over the next five years. The National Security Law that Beijing imposed on the semi-autonomous Chinese city of Hong Kong this time last year silenced the protests that erupted in 2019 but also led to mass arrests, the marginalization of the political opposition and prompted many citizens to consider emigrating. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE LINE UP TO CHECK IN FOR A LONDON-BOUND FLIGHT AT BRITISH AIRWAYS COUNTERS IN HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN HONG KONG.
A Hong Kong court convicted a former waiter of terrorism and inciting secession on Tuesday in the first trial conducted under a national security law that was imposed by China to stamp out dissent. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Jul 8 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong began Tuesday a trial of 47 pro-democracy defendants who are facing charges of alleged subversion under the national security law after taking part in unauthorised pro-democracy primaries in July 2020. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE GATHER TO SUPPORTS 47 PROTESTERS OUTSIDE THE WEST KOWLOON LAW COURTS BUILDING IN HONG KONG.