Hong Kong handover anniversary

Hong Kong after the handover: the highs and lows of 25 years under ‘one country, two systems’

Halfway through the 50 years China promised to let Hong Kong run under one country, two systems, the interpretation of that principle remains a hot topic for debate and has affected all pillars of life in the city.

June 29, 2022
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Hong Kong’s last British governor, Chris Patten, told a news conference in London on June 20, 2022, that the West must “constrain China, not contain it”. He added that it was “heartbreaking” to see...01:45
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Ex-Hong Kong governor: the West must ‘constrain China, not contain it’
June 20, 2022
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Hong Kong police were seen performing the mainland Chinese military “goose-step” marching style for the first time at handover anniversary events on July 1, 2021, marking 24 years since the former...01:40
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HK police use Chinese ‘goose-step’
July 2, 2021
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A lone assailant died after he stabbed a police officer and then himself on a busy Hong Kong street on July 1, 2021, as the city marked the 24th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty. ...01:59
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Attacker dies after stabbing HK police
July 1, 2021
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A police officer was seriously injured by a lone assailant with a knife on a busy Hong Kong street on Thursday night as the city marked the 24th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty. A...00:31
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Hong Kong Police officer stabbed as city marks anniversary of return to Chinese sovereignty
July 1, 2021
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Though annual July 1 rallies were banned by police, citing pandemic restrictions, a flag-raising ceremony went ahead in the morning of July 1, 2021, to mark the 24th anniversary of former colony...01:16
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Hong Kong marks handover anniversary
July 1, 2021
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Hong Kong’s Legislative Council is closed for two weeks as a massive clean up effort is underway after scores of protesters stormed the building on July 1 and vandalised property. The government...03:47
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Hongkongers sympathise with Legco vandals
July 4, 2019
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor held a press conference at 4am on July 2, 2019, to respond to violence and vandalism at the Legislative Council hours earlier.  ...04:10
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Hong Kong embattled government reacts to violence
July 2, 2019
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Tensions over the Hong Kong government's contentious extradition bill reached new heights on July 1, 2019, as hundreds of protesters stormed the city's legislature. It followed clashes with police...02:20
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Protesters storm Hong Kong legislature
July 1, 2019
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Tens of thousands of people are taking part in an annual march in Hong Kong on the anniversary of the former British colony’s 1997 handover to Chinese sovereignty.  ...01:19
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Mass march in Hong Kong on tense July 1
July 1, 2019
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Thousands of people are taking part in an annual march through downtown Hong Kong on the anniversary of the former British colony’s 1997 handover to Chinese sovereignty.  ...01:41
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A sea of Hong Kong protesters
July 1, 2019
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Police have used pepper spray and raised warning banners during clashes with anti-extradition bill protesters trying to smash their way through glass panels at an entrance to Hong Kong’s...01:23
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Demonstrators attack Hong Kong legislature on July 1
July 1, 2019
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A tense stand-off between anti-extradition bill protesters and police in riot gear led to several clashes early on July 1, 2019, as Hong Kong marked the former British colony’s 1997 return to...03:04
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July 1 clashes between protesters and HK police
July 1, 2019
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Hong Kong marks 27th anniversary of handover
July 2, 2024
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Hong Kong marked the 26th anniversary of its return to China with colourful events around the city. The Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association spearheaded the offer of free tram rides around the...02:22
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Free tram rides and Victoria Park installations mark the 26th anniversary of HK’s handover
July 1, 2023
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From battling a fifth wave of Covid-19 to marking the 25th anniversary of its handover to China, Hong Kong underwent momentous events and challenges in 2022. Here’s a look back at the city’s...07:47
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To hell and back: Hong Kong’s biggest news events of 2022
January 2, 2023
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Dozens of protesters gathered outside China’s consulate in New York City on July 1, 2022, to mark 25 years since Hong Kong was returned to Chinese rule. The group gathered at Times Square in the US...01:01
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Protest outside China’s consulate in New York on 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover
July 2, 2022
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On the first day of his visit to Hong Kong to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese rule, President Xi Jinping visited the Hong Kong Science Park to view displays on...01:33
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Xi visits HK Science Park
June 30, 2022
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on June 30, 2022, at the start of his two-day visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the city’s July 1 return to Chinese rule. In his arrival speech...02:41
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Xi Jinping praises ‘one country, two systems’ on arrival in Hong Kong
June 30, 2022
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on June 30, 2022, on the eve of celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese rule. Xi disembarked from a train after...03:02
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Xi Jinping arrives in Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handover
June 30, 2022
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Despite the risk of social stigma and disapproval from their families, friends and peers, Vietnamese women and foreign men are turning to one of Singapore's largest international matchmakers to...17:13
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The Taiwanese man matching Singaporean men to Vietnamese women
July 22, 2023
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The church group that purchased the theatre plans to convert the building into a community centre  15:14
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Sunset for Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre
March 23, 2025
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Sophia is one of the world's most expressive humanoid robots. Developed by Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics and activated in 2016, it is still among the most sophisticated social robots ever built....12:17
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Humanoid robot: The story of Sophia
February 22, 2025