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The annual July 1 march in Hong Kong marks the handover of the British colony to Beijing that took place in 1997. The peaceful demonstration has become a rallying point for the city's pro-democracy activists. It captured the public's attention in 2003, when half a million people marched, angered by proposed national security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law.
- Officers say they seized the dangerous materials when searching the workplace of one of the suspects
- Two men arrested in relation to an explosion at rubbish bin in Wan Chai after July 1 protests this year
Tong Ying-kit faces secession and terrorism charges in relation to incident on July 1. He is accused of riding a motorcycle into group of police officers while carrying flag calling for liberation of city.
Tong Ying-kit faces secession and terrorism charges in relation to incident on July 1. He is accused of riding a motorcycle into group of police officers while carrying flag calling for liberation of city.
Wong Kwan-wa, 24, appears at Eastern Court to face one count of wounding with intent.
Wong Kwan-wa, 24, appears at Eastern Court to face one count of wounding with intent.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says government will lead economic recovery and rebuild relationship with young people during speech at ceremony to mark 23rd anniversary of return to Chinese rule.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam says government will lead economic recovery and rebuild relationship with young people during speech at ceremony to mark 23rd anniversary of return to Chinese rule.
As Beijing’s new national security law is passed, activists make plans for civil disobedience.
As Beijing’s new national security law is passed, activists make plans for civil disobedience.
Officers cite public health concerns and violence in previous demonstrations to ban the proposed gathering.
Officers cite public health concerns and violence in previous demonstrations to ban the proposed gathering.
Civil Human Rights Front convenor Jimmy Sham describes ‘lacklustre’ meeting with police, and says force is using coronavirus pandemic as excuse to stop rally, which last year attracted hundreds of thousands of people.
Civil Human Rights Front convenor Jimmy Sham describes ‘lacklustre’ meeting with police, and says force is using coronavirus pandemic as excuse to stop rally, which last year attracted hundreds of thousands of people.
Since 2003, Beijing has sought to increase control over the city. The difference between how ‘one country, two systems’ has been implemented in Hong Kong and Macau indicates how Beijing’s desire to win back Taiwan may not work in Hong Kong’s favour.
Since 2003, Beijing has sought to increase control over the city. The difference between how ‘one country, two systems’ has been implemented in Hong Kong and Macau indicates how Beijing’s desire to win back Taiwan may not work in Hong Kong’s favour.
Police express fears over threat to public safety as independent appeal board backs move to end latest march at Southorn Playground in Wan Chai.
Police express fears over threat to public safety as independent appeal board backs move to end latest march at Southorn Playground in Wan Chai.
Ex-government ministers and former allies of the city leader among 35 signatories of joint statement. Religious leaders call for full withdrawal of the legislation
Ex-government ministers and former allies of the city leader among 35 signatories of joint statement. Religious leaders call for full withdrawal of the legislation