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    ‘Just another Chinese city’: Xi’s Hong Kong visit marks its new era under Beijing’s control

    TAIPEI, Taiwan — Even before he set foot in Hong Kong, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s intent was clear: to usher in the city’s next chapter under the firm grip of Communist Party rule. In his first trip out of the mainland since the pandemic began, Xi arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday afternoon to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its handover from Britain and to attend the swearing-in of ...
    by Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times Jun 30, 2022 4 minutes
    Hong Kong will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its handover from Britain to China on July 1.

    TAIPEI, Taiwan — Even before he set foot in Hong Kong, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s intent was clear: to usher in the city’s next chapter under the firm grip of Communist Party rule.

    In his first trip out of the mainland since the pandemic began, Xi arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday afternoon to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its handover from Britain and to attend the swearing-in of incoming Chief Executive John Lee on Friday. Xi’s presence amounted to a declaration of confidence in the city’s stability after years of COVID-19, political protests and a subsequent crackdown on dissent.

    It was also a moment for Xi to further cement his position as China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong, months before he is expected to break

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