20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover marked with celebrations and protests

IBTimes 2017-07-01

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On the 20th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese rule, Carrie Lam, the new Hong Kong leader, was sworn in by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The historic day was not only marked by celebrations but also protests by pro-democracy demonstrators worried by the increasing influence of mainland China on the city.

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