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Hong Kong, May 14 (EFE/EPA).- At the start of the coronavirus outbreak in January 2020, Hong Kong people were quick to respond, trying everything they could to keep the mysterious virus from mainland China at bay. They adopted mask wearing and sanitized their hands frequently, a vigilant approach they proudly attribute to the city’s relatively low number of Covid-19 infections. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: A VACCINATION CENTER IN HONG KONG.
President Trump is "displeased" with China over its proposed crackdown in Hong Kong, says Kayleigh McEnany the White House spokeswoman. It's "hard to see how Hong Kong can remain a financial hub if China takes over," McEnany tells a White House briefing, saying the warning comes directly from Trump. SOUNDBITE
The United States denounces Hong Kong's ban on a protest song sung by pro-democracy demonstrators, saying it further tarnishes the financial hub's reputation. "The decision to ban this song is the latest blow to the international reputation of a city that previously prided itself on having an independent judiciary protecting the free exchange of information, ideas and goods," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The US says it is "alarmed" after Hong Kong legislators fast-tracked a new national security law that introduces penalties such as life imprisonment for crimes related to treason and insurrection, and up to 20 years in jail for the theft of state secrets. "We believe that these kinds of actions have the potential to accelerate the closing of Hong Kong’s once open society," US Department of State deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel tells reporters during a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
Footballing icon Lionel Messi touches down at Hong Kong International Airport with teammates from Inter Miami for preseason matches in Asia. The team will take on a Hong Hong XI on Sunday, before heading to Japan to play Vissel Kobe on 7 February. IMAGES
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