Hong Kong marks handover anniversary under shadow of security law

Hong Kong marked the 23rd anniversary of the territory's return to China on Wednesday hours after Beijing's imposition of a new national security law, drawing international condemnation and thousands of defiant protesters.

Chief Executive Carrie Lam joined her predecessors and other officials at the harbour's edge for a flag-raising ceremony and a reception for specially-invited guests, as the territory's annual pro-democracy march was banned for the first time.

In her speech, Lam praised the new law as "the most important development" in the relationship between Beijing and Hong Kong since the 1997 handover, saying it is "necessary and timely" move to restore stability.

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