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Added on the 02/07/2020 18:40:36 - Copyright : France 24 EN
Protesters gather outside Downing Street, calling on the British Government to deport the Chinese officials who are alleged to have attacked a pro-democracy for Hong Kong protester who was demonstrating outside the consulate last week. IMAGES ANIMATED TWEET
Members of the French community in Hong Kong cast their ballots in the first round of presidential elections projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighter than their duel five years ago. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Aug 9 (EFE/EPA).- Thousands of Hong Kong residents are taking up the United Kingdom’s offer of safe haven and a path to British citizenship rolled out in response to Beijing's crackdown on the former British colony and the introduction of a national security law that curtails freedom of speech. The British government expects roughly 300,000 to take up the offer over the next five years. The National Security Law that Beijing imposed on the semi-autonomous Chinese city of Hong Kong this time last year silenced the protests that erupted in 2019 but also led to mass arrests, the marginalization of the political opposition and prompted many citizens to consider emigrating. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: PEOPLE LINE UP TO CHECK IN FOR A LONDON-BOUND FLIGHT AT BRITISH AIRWAYS COUNTERS IN HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Apr 10 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Jerome Favre).- Hong Kong residents paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, who died Friday at the age of 99. Some people gathered Saturday outside the British consulate in Hong Kong to lay flowers in his honour. FOOTAGE OF PEOPLE PAYING TRIBUTE TO PRINCE PHILIP OUTSIDE THE BRITISH CONSULATE IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Feb 1 (EFE/EPA).- Pro-China activists on Monday protested against the BN(O) passports applications in Hong Kong after the United Kingdom opened the visa service applications scheme online for Hongkongers on Sunday.In July 2020, the United Kingdom unveiled its plan to take in eligible Hongkongers in the wake of China imposing the national security law. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: PRO-CHINA ACTIVISTS PROTEST AGAISNT THE BN(O) PASSPORTS OUTSIDE THE BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL IN HONG KONG, CHINA.
Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrives at court as he faces an appeal against his bail. The 73-year-old who had been detained under a new national security law was granted bail last week under strict conditions, including house arrest and a ban on social media posts. IMAGES