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Veteran pro-democracy activists arrive at a Hong Kong court to receive their sentences after being convicted for their roles in organising and participating in one of the biggest democracy protests that had engulfed the city in 2019. IMAGES
Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters run onto and block a major road -- the scene of the 2014 79-day sit-in protest. The activists kick off what is expected to be an intense period of protests, aiming to cast a shadow over communist China's momentous anniversary celebrations. IMAGES
The United States denounces Hong Kong's ban on a protest song sung by pro-democracy demonstrators, saying it further tarnishes the financial hub's reputation. "The decision to ban this song is the latest blow to the international reputation of a city that previously prided itself on having an independent judiciary protecting the free exchange of information, ideas and goods," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Hong Kong's largest-ever national security trial begins final arguments Wednesday, more than 1,000 days after the case against 47 democracy activists under the Beijing-imposed law began. IMAGES
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
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