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US slams China's Hong Kong move, to raise Xinjiang genocide charge in talks

China rejects US charges that it has committed genocide against Uighur and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region and calls criticism of its behavior toward Hong Kong and self-ruled Taiwan...

Hundreds of people gathered on Monday to show support for the pro-democracy activists facing charges. Picture: Reuters
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Hong Kong court to hear appeal for bail release by two dozen activists

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders attend the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 11, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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China's parliament moves to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system

Buildings are seen above Hong Kong and Chinese flags, as pro-China supporters celebration after China's parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2020. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong’s rich confront Chinese socialism

Pro-democracy activist Benny Tai walks to a prison van to head to court over the national security law charge, in the early morning, in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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Court releases one Hong Kong activist on bail in case involving 47

People wearing face masks following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak walk past Chinese and Hong Kong flags at the office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing, China May 25, 2020. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
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UK says Hong Kong electoral proposals are an attack on its rights and freedoms

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China summons British ambassador over 'inappropriate' article

Chinese and Hong Kong flags flutter outside West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts as supporters of pro-democracy activists queue up for a court hearing over charges related to national security, in Hong Kong, China March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Lam Yik
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Chinese official says Hong Kong electoral changes will 'protect' international role

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks during a news conference over planned changes to the electoral system, in Hong Kong, China March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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Hong Kong's Lam says China's planned electoral changes could prompt vote delay

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech at the Lanting Forum in Beijing, China February 22, 2021. REUTERS/Shubing Wang
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China says Hong Kong needs electoral reform for 'brighter future'

FILE PHOTO: Pro-democracy protesters hold signs during a march to demand lawmakers reject a Beijing-vetted electoral reform package for the city's first direct chief executive election, under Hong Kong flags outside the Legislative Council building in Hong Kong, China June 14, 2015. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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Hong Kong electoral reforms prevent 'dictatorship of the majority', says pro-Beijing lawmaker

Supporters of pro-democracy activists wave flashlights as a prison van which is carrying some of 47 pro-democracy activists charged with national security law leaves West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts, in Hong Kong, China March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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Hong Kong court puts off release of pro-democracy activists

FILE PHOTO: US State Department spokesman Ned Price gestures as he speaks during the daily press briefing at the State Department in Washington, DC, U.S. February 25, 2021. Nicholas Kamm/Pool via REUTERS
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US condemns China's Hong Kong moves, working to 'galvanize' action against abuses