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Chinese leader to swear in Tsang Hong Kong leader Tsang sworn in
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Chinese President Hu Jintao is set to swear in Hong Kong's chief executive, as the territory continues to mark 10 years since its return to China. Chinese President Hu Jintao has sworn in Hong Kong's chief executive, as the territory continues to mark 10 years since its return to China.
Mr Hu will initiate leader Donald Tsang to a second five-year term, before attending the opening of a bridge to Shenzhen on the mainland. Mr Hu initiated leader Donald Tsang to a second five-year term, along with his new Cabinet. Mr Hu will also attend the opening of a bridge to the mainland.
But he will leave before pro-democracy activists and lawmakers hold an annual march to press for full democracy.But he will leave before pro-democracy activists and lawmakers hold an annual march to press for full democracy.
Mr Hu is the guest of honour at Hong Kong's handover commemorations.Mr Hu is the guest of honour at Hong Kong's handover commemorations.
The territory was returned to China at midnight on 30 June 1997 after more than 150 years of British rule.The territory was returned to China at midnight on 30 June 1997 after more than 150 years of British rule.
At midnight, Buddhist monks held a bell-chiming ceremony, counting down to the moment of the anniversary.At midnight, Buddhist monks held a bell-chiming ceremony, counting down to the moment of the anniversary.
'Unite together''Unite together'
Mr Hu arrived in Hong Kong on Friday, his first visit since he became president.Mr Hu arrived in Hong Kong on Friday, his first visit since he became president.
A bell marked the exact moment Hong Kong returned to Chinese ruleA bell marked the exact moment Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule
Speaking at a gala dinner on Saturday, he urged unity between Hong Kong and the mainland.Speaking at a gala dinner on Saturday, he urged unity between Hong Kong and the mainland.
"No matter what kind of doctrine you believe in, or religion, you must, under the flag of loving Hong Kong and loving China, closely unite together," he said."No matter what kind of doctrine you believe in, or religion, you must, under the flag of loving Hong Kong and loving China, closely unite together," he said.
Patriotism has been a theme of Mr Hu's comments and on Sunday, a fireworks display is set to spell out the phrase "Chinese people".Patriotism has been a theme of Mr Hu's comments and on Sunday, a fireworks display is set to spell out the phrase "Chinese people".
But Mr Hu's visit has also attracted protests.But Mr Hu's visit has also attracted protests.
On Saturday, several dozen activists tried to reach Mr Hu's hotel but were turned back by police.On Saturday, several dozen activists tried to reach Mr Hu's hotel but were turned back by police.
At the same time as the bell-ringing, pro-democracy figures re-enacted the protest they held on the Legislative Council balcony in 1997, unfurling a banner saying: "We want democracy."At the same time as the bell-ringing, pro-democracy figures re-enacted the protest they held on the Legislative Council balcony in 1997, unfurling a banner saying: "We want democracy."
"It was written into the Basic Law that we could have democracy in 2007. We just want that promise kept," said Martin Lee, chairman of Hong Kong Democrats."It was written into the Basic Law that we could have democracy in 2007. We just want that promise kept," said Martin Lee, chairman of Hong Kong Democrats.
On Sunday, pro-democracy activists will hold an annual street march to call for full democracy. Thousands of people are expected to attend.On Sunday, pro-democracy activists will hold an annual street march to call for full democracy. Thousands of people are expected to attend.
Hong Kong residents cannot elect their chief executive. They can vote for half of the seats in the legislature.Hong Kong residents cannot elect their chief executive. They can vote for half of the seats in the legislature.