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Hong Kong leader Tsang sworn in | |
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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 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 rule | A 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. |