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French citizens in Hong Kong cast their votes Sunday in the second round of the French presidential elections. Macron goes into the election with a reasonable lead in polls over Le Pen, an advantage he consolidated in the frenetic final days of campaigning, including a no-holds-barred performance in the pre-election debate. IMAGES
Members of the French community in Hong Kong cast their ballots in the first round of presidential elections projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighter than their duel five years ago. IMAGES
Voting gets underway for Hong Kong's legislature poll under new "patriots only" rules imposed by Beijing that drastically reduce the number of directly elected seats and control who can run for office. IMAGES
The United States denounces China's approval of sweeping changes to Hong Kong's electoral system, saying Beijing was stifling democracy in the financial capital. The rubber-stamp parliament's move is "a direct attack on Hong Kong's economy, its freedoms and democratic processes," State Department spokesman Ned Price tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Hong Kong, Feb 14 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Jerome Favre).- A ship of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy docked for the first time at the Hong Kohn Central Military Dock.FOOTAGE OF THE CENTRAL MILITARY DOCK OF HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Sep 12 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Jerome Favre).- Relatives of the 12 alleged Hong Kong activists who are in Chinese custody appeared on Saturday before the press at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, to ask for the release of the detainees. FOOTAGE OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE.