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FILE: HK bans pro-independence party over 'national security'

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Hong Kong bans a political party which promotes independence, saying it was a threat to national security as Beijing ups pressure on any challenges to its sovereignty. FILE IMAGES of Hong Kong National Party leader Andy Chan

Added on the 24/09/2018 11:00:00 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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