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Hong Kong, Apr 24 (EFE / EPA) .- Pro-democracy citizens in Hong Kong held a protest on Friday in a shopping center to denounce the arrest of 15 people that participated in the 2019 protests.The protest was carried out maintaining social distancing protocols and with all participants wearing face masks.Hong Kong police arrested at least 14 pro-democracy activists on April 18 for allegedly organizing unauthorized protests over the past year, local press reported.The League of Social Democrats party confirmed on Facebook that its President Raphael Wong, Vice President Leung Kwok-hung and Secretary General Avery Ng are among those arrested.The massive anti-government protests in Hong Kong appear to be at a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic, but supporters of the pro-democracy movement have warned that, when the health crisis ends, they would return to the streets to demonstrate again.(Camera: JEROME FAVRE)FOOTAGE SHOWS THE PROTEST HELD ON FRIDAY IN A HOPPING MALL IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Apr 6 (EFE/EPA).- Social-distancing measures put in place by the Government of Hong Kong are likely to continue beyond the initial 14-day period to combat the spread of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 disease. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: DAILY LIFE AMID THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Mar 2 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were brought back to court for bail hearing Tuesday morning after the court adjourned the trial overnight when one of the dissidents collapsed and had to be sent to the hospital.Joshua Wong and Benny Tai had to spend the night in the Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre, one of the largest prisons in Hong Kong, before being brought back to the court early Tuesday morning. Police have charged 47 pro-democracy activists with conspiracy to subvert state powers under the National Security Law. The group of arrestees comprises most of the 55 people arrested in January 2021 under the national security law over primary elections held in July 2020. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).B-ROLL OF THE EXTERIOR OF THE LAI CHI KOK RECEPTION CENTER IN HONG KONG, CHINA.FOOTAGE SHOT ON MONDAY MARCH 1ST, 2021.
Hong Kong, Feb 26 (EFE/EPA).- People in Hong Kong lined up Friday at a community vaccination centre to receive a dose of CoronaVac, the Sinovac Biotech COVID-19 vaccine.Hong Kong has launched a massive vaccination program in which 70,000 people will be vaccinated with appointments in place until March 11 2021. Vaccination scheduling beyond that date have been suspended until further notice.(Camera: JEROME FAVRE)SHOT LIST: FIRST DAY OF PUBLIC COVID-19 VACCINATION IN HONG KONG, CHINA.
Hong Kong, Feb 11 (EFE/EPA).- Festive items and ornaments were put on sale Thursday for last-minute shoppers in Hong Kong as the country were preparing for the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year 2021 falls on Feb. 12 and marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox in Chinese astrology. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: SHOPPERS BROWSE FOR FESTIVE ITEMS AT A LUNAR NEW YEAR MARKET IN HONG KONG, CHINA.