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A flag-raising ceremony takes place in Hong Kong to mark China's National Day. IMAGES
Hong Kong police officers seal off Victoria Park where the annual vigil commemorating Beijing's deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown usually would be held, as authorities seek to prevent any show of pro-democracy people power on Friday's sensitive anniversary. Authorities banned this year's gathering citing the coronavirus pandemic -- although Hong Kong has not recorded an untraceable local transmission in more than a month. While last year's vigil was also denied permission because of the pandemic, thousands defied the ban. IMAGES
A police vehicle transporting teenage Hong Kong democracy activist Tony Chung leaves court. The 19-year-old was charged on Thursday with secession, the first public political figure to be prosecuted under a sweeping new national security law Beijing imposed on the city. IMAGES
Riot police order crowds to disperse at Hong Kong's popular shopping district at Causeway Bay. October 1 marks China's National Day. In Hong Kong, it has become a day of grievance for those worried about authoritarian Beijing's intensifying crackdown against its opponents. IMAGES
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong is seen in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay where a police presence has been increased, similar to other parts of the city, as the city marks China's National Day on Thursday. Police are on standby to stamp out any potential demonstrations. IMAGES
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