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Hong Kong, Apr 15 (EFE/EPA).- Hong Kong celebrated the National Security Education Day on Thursday for the first time after implementation of the National Security Law in June 2020. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: HONG KONG POLICE OFFICERS MARCH IN THE CHINESE-STYLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PUBLIC DURING AN OPEN DAY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION DAY AT THE HONG KONG POLICE COLLEGE IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Jul 1 (efe-epa).- (Camera: Jeroma Favre) Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested hundreds of people amid fresh unrest a day after a controversial national security law was implemented on the special-status Chinese territory by Beijing.A number of the detainees were the first to be suspected by police of having breached the new law. They had allegedly been taking part in an annual march marking the 23rd anniversary of the ex-British colony’s return to China, which this year was banned for the first time since it was first held in 1997.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTESTS.
A small group of protesters gather outside the Hong Kong court where the city's largest national security trial was set to begin. "Crackdown is shameless," read a banner carried by two people, adding: "Immediately release all political prisoners." IMAGES
The trial of 47 of Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy figures begins Monday, in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city. IMAGES
Heavy security presence in Hong Kong as the city marks the 33rd anniversary of China's Tiananmen crackdown. Police officers conduct searches at Victoria Park, where traditionally vigils were held on the day of Tiananmen anniversary. In Causeway Bay, near the park, police officers are also on guard, ushering a pro-democracy activist away from the premise. 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.