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Hong Kong bars some journalists from handover anniversary

A man tours an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Hong Kong authorities, citing "security reasons," have barred more than 10 journalists from covering events and ceremonies this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) A visitor poses for a photograph in front of a TV showing Chinese president Xi Jinping at an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Hong Kong authorities, citing "security reasons," have barred more than 10 journalists from covering events and ceremonies this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) A man tours an exhibition to mark the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Hong Kong authorities, citing "security reasons," have barred more than 10 journalists from covering events and ceremonies this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) FILE - Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong authorities, citing “security reasons,” have barred more than 10 journalists from covering events and ceremonies this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) FILE - A resident walks besides the Chinese and Hong Kong flags hanging from a residential building to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, at a public housing estate, in Hong Kong, Saturday, June 25, 2022. Hong Kong authorities, citing “security reasons,” have barred more than 10 journalists from covering events and ceremonies this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) FILE - A man walks past Chinese and Hong Kong flags to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Hong Kong authorities, citing “security reasons,” have barred more than 10 journalists from covering events and ceremonies this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File) FILE - A woman walks past a sculpture to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 24, 2022. Hong Kong authorities, citing “security reasons,” have barred more than 10 journalists from covering events and ceremonies this week marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China, according to the Hong Kong Journalists Association, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Hong Kong bars some journalists from handover anniversary