In Hong Kong, which celebrated the National Day, which is the founding day of China, a commemorative ceremony was held on the 1st, and protests against the government like before were suppressed while strict security was laid.
A few days ago in Hong Kong, many billboards celebrating the 73rd anniversary of the founding of China and the Chinese flag were installed in the streets, creating a celebratory mood.
On the 1st, while many police officers were vigilant, a commemorative ceremony was held by the Hong Kong government, and officials from the Chinese government attended and the national flag was raised.
After that, Chief Executive Li Jiachao, who took office in July, gave a speech, saying, ``The motherland will always be our backing, and Hong Kong will be confused by the enforcement of the Hong Kong National Security Law, the revision of the electoral system, and the 'rule by patriots.' led to stability," he said.
In Hong Kong, pro-democracy groups used to hold protests against the government on this day. A series of clashes followed.
However, two years ago, when the National Security Preservation Law was enacted to crack down on anti-government movements, the restrictions on democratic groups and the media critical of the government were strengthened, making it difficult to criticize the government in public. , the protests of the past have been suppressed for a day.
On the other hand, on the Internet, in various places such as England, France and Taiwan, people who crossed from Hong Kong are calling for protests against the Chinese government.