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Added on the 05/12/2017 16:55:25 - Copyright : RT Ruptly EN
The world’s longest sea crossing, which connects Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macao, has now opened to the public. The bridge spans over 55 km (34 miles) and includes 23 km of bridges, 6.7 km of tunnels, and two artificial islands. The new construction cuts the time of road travel between Hong Kong and Zhuhai from four hours to just 40 minutes. However, drivers can only access the bridge after receiving a special permit from the authorities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping launches the world's longest sea-bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China at a time when Beijing seeks to tighten its grip on its semi-autonomous territories. IMAGES
Hong Kong, Mar 22 (EFE/EPA).- Eight of the 10 young Hongkongers jailed in mainland China last year after attempting to flee to Taiwan by speedboat were expected to be returned home on Monday after completing their prison terms, state broadcaster RTHK reported.Seven were expected to be handed back to the Hong Kong police in batches before 5 pm (09:00 GMT) Monday. They are not expected to be set free in Hong Kong, as they still face charges related to the 2019 anti-government protest movement. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE). SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF TIN SHUI WAI DIVISIONAL POLICE STATION AND ACTIVIST ALEXANDRA WONG, KNOWN AS GRANDMA WONG, STANDS OUTSIDE THE TIN SHUI WAI DIVISIONAL POLICE STATION AFTER ACTIVIST ANDY LI WAS ESCORTED IN, IN HONG KONG.
Hong Kong, Sep 22 (EFE/EPA).- Posters supporting 12 Hongkongers who were detained in mainland China have been placed on walls at the University of Hong Kong.The twelve Hong Kong citizens are accused of illegally crossing the border when they allegedly tried to flee to Taiwan on a speedboat. They were intercepted by Guangdong coast guard and have been detained in Shenzhen for almost a month. (Camera: JEROME FAVRE).SHOT LIST: POSTERS SUPPORTING 12 HONGKONGERS WHO WERE DETAINED IN MAINLAND CHINA, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG IN HONG KONG.
The world must stand in solidarity with Hong Kongers after Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on the semi-autonomous city, prominent democracy activist Joshua Wong says. "We still have to let the world know that now is the time to stand with Hong Kong," Wong tells reporters outside a court where he and fellow activists are being prosecuted for involvement in last year's democracy protests. SOUNDBITE