In Pictures: Hong Kong marks 20th anniversary of handover to China

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Hong Kong on June 29 to begin his three-day visit ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover.

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Jun 30, 2017, 08:37 AM

Hong Kong's new Chief Executive Carrie Lam (left) shaking hands with China's President Xi Jinping after being sworn in as the territory's new leader, on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Hong Kong's new Chief Executive Carrie Lam (left) faces China's President Xi Jinping (right) as she is sworn in as the territory's new leader at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Hong Kong's new Chief Executive Carrie Lam (centre) gives a speech after being sworn in as the territory's new leader at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2017.
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China's and Hong Kong's flags are raised during a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Chinese (front) and Hong Kong (behind) flags are raised during a ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Hong Kong's first chief executive from 1997 to 2005, Tung Chee-hwa (second left), Hong Kong's incoming leader Carrie Lam (third, left) and Hong Kong's outgoing Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (fifth, left) attending a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2017, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). PHOTO: AFP

Helicopters carrying China's and Hong Kong's flags over the area where a flag raising ceremony takes place marking the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

Three policemen were seen pinning down a man believed to have been involved in destroying a prop coffin. Lawmaker Leung Kwok Hung told the media earlier that the coffin was to remind people that the occasion is not worth celebrating. ST PHOTO: JOYCE LIM

Democracy activists attending a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: EPA

A policeman tries to detain a pro-Chinese activist (centre) during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: EPA

A policeman tries to detain a pro-Chinese activist (centre) during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong, China, on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: EPA

Pro-Chinese activists blocking the pathway as democracy activists try to march during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: EPA

Performers sailing on a decorated ship near the area where ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule are taking place, in Hong Kong, on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

A police patrol boat is seen near decorated ships sailing near the area where ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule are taking place, in Hong Kong, China on July 1, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

Outgoing Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (left), Hong Kong singer Lisa Wong (second left), Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre), Chinese actor Donnie Yen (second, right) and Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect Carrie Lam singing during a grand variety show Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre in Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017. PHOTO: EPA

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre, right wearing red tie) sings a song entitled My Country with performers of a variety show along with outgoing chief executive Leung Chun-ying (centre, left) and incoming leader Carrie Lam (centre, right) during his visit to Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Performers dancing during a variety show attended by China's President Xi Jinping in Hong Kong on June 30, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre,right), waving as he and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan (centre, left), arrive a grand variety show Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre in Hong Kong, on June 29 2017. PHOTO: EPA

China's President Xi Jinping making a toast during a banquet in Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

China's President Xi Jinping (right) shaking hands with Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying during a banquet in Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

President of China Xi Jinping (centre, right) speaks with members of the Hong Kong Police Force's Junior Police Scheme as Leung Chun-ying (centre, left), Hong Kong's outgoing chief executive, looks on during a visit at the scheme's Permanent Activity Center and Integrated Youth Camp in Hong Kong, China, on June 30, 2017.
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President of China Xi Jinping (centre) and Leung Chun-ying (fourth, left) Hong Kong's outgoing chief executive, look at a demonstration by members of the Junior Police scheme at the scheme's permanent activity centre and integrated youth camp in Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017.
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Members of the Hong Kong Police Force Junior Police Scheme, outgoing Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (second, right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) during their visit at the Hong Kong Police Force's Junior Police Call Permanent Activity Centre and Integrated Youth Training Camp at Pat Heung, New Territories in Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017.
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A handout photo made available by Hong Kong's Government Information Services shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) inspecting the troops of the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison at Shek Kong Barracks in Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017.
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A handout photo made available by Hong Kong's Government Information Services shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) inspecting the troops of the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison at Shek Kong Barracks in Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017.
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Hong Kong's People's Liberation Army soldiers parade prior to the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Hong Kong, on June 30, 2017.
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China's President Xi Jinping (right) waving to well-wishers upon his arrival at Hong Kong's international airport, on June 29, 2017.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan arriving at the airport ahead of celebrations marking the city's handover from British to Chinese rule.
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China's President Xi Jinping (left) shaking hands with Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying during a meeting at a hotel in Hong Kong.
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China's president Xi Jinping (left) and his wife Peng Liyuan, disembarking a plane at Hong Kong International Airport, on June 29, 2017.
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China's President Xi Jinping (center) waiting to meet with Hong Kong's chief executive Leung Chun-ying at a hotel in Hong Kong, on June 29, 2017.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) is welcomed by Chief Executive-elect Carrie Lam upon Xi's arrival in Hong Kong, on June 29, 2017.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) speaking after his arrival at the airport in Hong Kong, China, as Hong Kong Chief Executive-elect Carrie Lam (first row, left) and Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (first row, second left) listen ahead of celebrations marking the city's handover from British to Chinese rule, on June 29, 2017.
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China's president Xi Jinping (left), Leung Chun-Ying, Hong Kong's outgoing chief executive, (second left), and Carrie Lam, Hong Kong's chief executive-elect (centre) clap after watching two Chinese opera performers during a visit to the West Kowloon district of Hong Kong, on June 29, 2017.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking after arriving at Hong Kong International Airport, on June 29, 2017.
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China's President Xi Jinping (left) and his wife Peng Liyuan waving upon their arrival at Hong Kong's international airport, on June 29, 2017.
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