Hong Kong braces for protests over new China security law
Activists say Beijing’s ban on activity considered subversive signals the end of autonomy and have called for demonstrations.
23 May 2020
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Activists say Beijing’s ban on activity considered subversive signals the end of autonomy and have called for demonstrations.
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