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A day of unprecedented violence in Hong Kong as protesters storm the Legislative Council and police fire tear gas
- Demonstrators had smashed into city's legislature following hours of destruction, which prompted unprecedented red alert
- Earlier, hundreds of thousands marched peacefully through city while leader Carrie Lam pledged to listen to the people during ceremony to celebrate anniversary of return to Chinese sovereignty
Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters after a day of violence Photo: Sam Tsang
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks after watching the annual flag-raising ceremony to mark the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China. Photo: Nora Tam
Violent clashes between protesters and police mar Hong Kong’s most muted handover anniversary celebrations on record
- 13 police officers were taken to hospital after anti-government protesters attacked them with a liquid believed to be drain cleaner
- Chief Executive Carrie Lam breaks with tradition to talk about self reflection and promises to change her governing style
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Hong Kong handover anniversary
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam speaks after watching the annual flag-raising ceremony to mark the 22nd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover from Britain to China. Photo: Nora Tam