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People sporting various Pepe the Frog masks get ready to take part in a huge pro-democracy march in Hong Kong. The city has been battered by more than six months of unrest with millions marching, as well as confrontations in which police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets, while protesters have responded with petrol bombs. IMAGES
People in Hong Kong gather to light incense sticks at a temple to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Jul 2 (EFE/EPA).- The National Security Law that Beijing imposed on the semi-autonomous Chinese city of Hong Kong this time last year silenced the protests that erupted in 2019 but also led to mass arrests, the marginalization of the political opposition and prompted many citizens to consider emigrating.One such person is Tom, a man in his 30s who, like others, preferred not to give his full name for security reasons.“I want to have a better future. Hong Kong is not a stable place,” he told Efe, adding that he planned to move to the United Kingdom. (Camera: ARCHIVE).ARCHIVE FOOTAGE OF THE PROTEST IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Feb 11 (EFE/EPA).- Festive items and ornaments were put on sale Thursday for last-minute shoppers in Hong Kong as the country were preparing for the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year 2021 falls on Feb. 12 and marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox in Chinese astrology. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: SHOPPERS BROWSE FOR FESTIVE ITEMS AT A LUNAR NEW YEAR MARKET IN HONG KONG, CHINA.
Hong Kong, Jan 29 (EFE/EPA).- People in Hong Kong Friday began shopping at the flower market ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, in which they will welcome the Year of the Ox, one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac.The Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 12 this year. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: SHOPPERS BROWSE FOR FLOWERS AT THE FLOWER MARKET AHEAD OF THE CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR IN HONG KONG, CHINA.
Hong Kong, Oct 22 (EFE/EPA).- Stitt and Stephen, the two lion sculptures guarding the entrance of the HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong reappeared with a basic restoration after they were vandalised by anti-government protesters on New Year’s day. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE)SHOT LIST: STITT AND STEPHEN, THE TWO LION SCULPTURES GUARDING THE ENTRANCE OF THE HSBC HEADQUARTERS IN HONG KONG.