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Added on the 01/10/2019 03:11:21 - Copyright : AFP EN
A flag-raising ceremony takes place in Hong Kong as China celebrates 70 years of Communist rule with protests expected in the city later in the day. IMAGES
Beijing, Oct 1 (EFE/EPA).- China celebrated Friday its National Day, marking the 72nd founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China and the beginning of the 'Golden Week' public holiday. (Camera: ROMAN PILIPEY).SHOT LIST: PEOPLE CELEBRATE NATIONAL DAY IN BEIJING, CHINA.
Buffeted by strong winds, a crowd including incoming chief executive John Lee watch as oldiers release the Hong Kong and Chinese flags to the sound of the national anthem to mark the 25th handover anniversary. IMAGES
A flag-raising ceremony takes place in Hong Kong to mark China's National Day. IMAGES
Members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council take their oath of office in front of its chief executive after a "patriots only" legislature election last month. IMAGES
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.