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China tightens security to prevent Hong Kong commemorating Tiananmen protests

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Chinese authorities ramped up security Saturday to stop Hong Kongers marking the 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square, where pro-democracy protestors were violently suppressed.

Added on the 04/06/2022 17:34:36 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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