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John Lee was sworn in as the new Chief Executive of Hong Kong by Chinese President Xi Jinping during an oath-taking ceremony on the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain. IMAGES
Images of barricades and police officers surrounding a high-speed railway station ahead of Chinese president Xi Jinping's expected arrival in Hong Kong on the eve of 25th anniversary of the city's handover to communist China. IMAGES
Hong Kong protesters throw eggs at a poster of Chinese president Xi Jinping as tens of tousands hit the streets to demonstrate on China's National day. IMAGES
Thousands of protesters calling for more democracy take to the streets of Hong Kong as China's President Xi Jinping warns that any challenge to Beijing's control over the city crosses a "red line", 20 years since it was handed back by Britain. IMAGES
President Xi Jinping swears in new Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam as the politically divided city marks 20 years since it was handed back to China by Britain, with clashes between pro and anti-Beijing protesters close to the ceremony. IMAGES
Pro-Beijing and prodemocracy protesters clash in Hong Kong as the city celebrates the 20th anniversary of the handover to China. Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting the territory for three days to mark the occasion. IMAGES