China’s Xi Jinping in Hong Kong ahead of handover anniversary
30 June 2022 |
2:59 pm
It's the first time Xi has made a trip outside mainland China since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The visit is expected to showcase Beijing's control over Hong Kong after a political crackdown crushed dissent.
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