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From the first day after it was implemented as a quick-start, people arrested for violating the Hong Kong National Security Law came out. The reason was that they were holding a flag that said Hong Kong's independence.

Correspondent Song Wook reports from Beijing.

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Citizens shout anti-government aid in downtown Hong Kong.

Police mobilized tear gas and water cannons to fight the protests.

Yesterday (one day), the anniversary of Hong Kong's sovereignty return and the Hong Kong National Security Law, was in effect, but the rally was banned, but thousands of people came to the streets to speak out against the security law.

[Hong Kong Citizen: I feel helpless. Hong Kong security law is so broad that it will be prosecuted no matter what you do.]

Hong Kong police have heard a new warning flag that they may be arrested for violating security laws.

The violent protests continued through the night, and more than 370 were arrested by the police.

Ten protesters, including protesters who had the flag saying "Hong Kong Independence," were arrested for violating security laws.


Violations of the Hong Kong Security Law are punishable by up to imprisonment and may be tried in mainland China.

Earlier, the Hong Kong government and pro-Chinese people celebrated the return of Hong Kong's sovereignty to celebrate the enforcement of security laws.

[Carry Lam/Hong Kong Administration: Hong Kong's Security Law Enforcement is a historic measure to protect sovereignty, territory and security.]

At a press conference, the central government of China insisted that security law was the patron saint of Hong Kong's prosperity and stability.

He stressed that the US sanctions against China are eye to eye and must be countered.