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A police officer closes a rolling barrier to block a street in front of a display erected for upcoming celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China September 11, 2019/ Reuters
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Hong Kong democracy activists appear in court over banned Tiananmen vigil

Hong Kong traditionally holds the largest vigil in the world every year, although it was banned in 2020, with authorities giving the risk of spreading the coronavirus as the reason. The vigils have...

FILE PHOTO: Children play before taking part in a specialized class preparing toddlers for kindergarten interviews in Hong Kong, China May 17, 2015. REUTERS/Bobby Yip
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Hong Kong unveils national security guidelines for children aged six and above

In this July 7, 2019, file photo, thousands of protesters carrying the British flag march near the harbor of Hong Kong. Thousands of people from Hong Kong are fleeing their hometown since Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the territory in the summer 2020. Many say China’s encroachment on their way of life and civil liberties has become unbearable, and they want to seek a better future for their children abroad. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
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Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown

British National Overseas passports (BNO) and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China passports sit on top of the Lai family's baggage before they emigrate to Scotland, at Asa Lai's parents home in Hong Kong, China December 17, 2020. Reuters/Tyrone Siu
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UK opens special visa route for Hong Kong residents to become citizens

A Star Ferry boat crosses Victoria Harbour in front of a skyline of buildings during sunset. Hong Kong, China June 29, 2020. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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Hong Kong official says Joint Declaration gave Britain no rights to city post handover

UK PM Boris Johnson. File Photo: Reuters
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UK offers Hong Kong residents a route to citizenship, angering China

FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian attends a news conference in Beijing, China September 10, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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China will not recognise British passport for Hong Kong residents from Sunday

Boris Johnson speaks after being announced as Britain's next Prime Minister at The Queen Elizabeth II centre in London, Britain July 23, 2019/ Reuters
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UK PM Johnson 'immensely proud' as visa offer for Hong Kong citizens launches

FILE PHOTO: Health workers in protective gear walk inside a portion of the Jordan residential area locked down to contain a new outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in Hong Kong, China January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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Polls shows Hong Kong residents' distrust of Chinese vaccines

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a news conference after a meeting with French President at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France March 25, 2019/ Pool via Reuters
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China's Xi says Hong Kong must be governed by patriots

Hong Kong locks down thousands for compulsory Covid-19 testing
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Hong Kong locks down thousands for compulsory Covid-19 testing

About 1,000 police took part in the raids, which included searches of the offices of a pollster and a law firm; Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists' escape attempt

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US considering sanctions on those involved in arrests in Hong Kong: Pompeo