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Hong Kong celebrated the 20th anniversary of it’s handover from the United Kingdom to China. See how the island commemorated this day.
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Hong Kong 20 years later
Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on July 1, 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule.
China's President Xi Jinping warned July 1 that any challenge to Beijing's control over Hong Kong crossed a "red line", as thousands calling for more democracy marched through the city 20 years since it was handed back by Britain. / AFP PHOTO / Jayne Russell
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Photo Gallery
In this May 20, 2017, photo, an elderly woman walks up the slope while a man plays with his smartphone in Central district, Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. Today as Hong Kong approaches the 20th anniversary of its return to China, it remains a bustling commercial and financial center as well as the location of the main government offices. However, along the streets that angle sharply upward toward the mountains above, a more relaxed pace of life endures. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 years later
China's President Xi Jinping gestures as he and his wife enter an Air China Boeing 747-400 aircraft as they depart from Hong Kong's international airport on July 1, 2017.
China's President Xi Jinping said on July 1 Hong Kong was freer than ever before but laid down an uncrossable "red line" for any challenge to Beijing's authority as the city marked 20 years since it was handed back by Britain. / AFP PHOTO / TENGKU Bahar
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this May 20, 2017, photo, a man fixes shoes at his shop on the slope in Central district, Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 years later
Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on July 1, 2017 to mark the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule.
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Hong Kong 20 Years Later
Fishing boats sail across Hong Kong's Victoria Habour to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this June 23, 2017 photo, electronic monitors show the China national flags outside a shopping center in Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China. Hong Kong is planning a big party as it marks 20 years under Chinese rule. But many people in the former British colony are not in the mood to celebrate. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
This June 20, 2017, photo, shows a general view of Victoria Peak and Central district over Victoria Harbor, in Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this May 25, 2017 photo, pigeons walk on the slope in Central district, Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. Today as Hong Kong approaches the 20th anniversary of its return to China, it remains a bustling commercial and financial center as well as the location of the main government offices. However, along the streets that angle sharply upward toward the mountains above, a more relaxed pace of life endures. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this June 24, 2017 photo, an electronic monitor shows the China national flags outside a shopping center in Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China. Hong Kong is planning a big party as it marks 20 years under Chinese rule. But many people in the former British colony are not in the mood to celebrate. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this June 1, 2017, photo made with a tilt-shift lens, Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying, center, speaks after lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung, also known as Long Hair threw "hell money" during his last question-and-answer session at the legislative council in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's departing leader, Leung Chun-ying, also known as CY, is viewed by pro-democracy activists as a puppet of Beijing. Two decades since Beijing took control of Hong Kong, China's rising influence – and Britain's waning profile – are impossible to ignore. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this June 20, 2017, photo, men chat at a bar in Central district, Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. Today as Hong Kong approaches the 20th anniversary of its return to China, it remains a bustling commercial and financial center as well as the location of the main government offices. However, along the streets that angle sharply upward toward the mountains above, a more relaxed pace of life endures. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this June 7, 2017, photo, a general view from Victoria Peak is seen in Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. Today as Hong Kong approaches the 20th anniversary of its return to China, it remains a bustling commercial and financial center as well as the location of the main government offices. However, along the streets that angle sharply upward toward the mountains above, a more relaxed pace of life endures. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this June 7, 2017, photo, a mother and daughter play on stairs with wall painting of martial arts star Bruce Lee in the background, in Central district, Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. Today as Hong Kong approaches the 20th anniversary of its return to China, it remains a bustling commercial and financial center as well as the location of the main government offices. However, along the streets that angle sharply upward toward the mountains above, a more relaxed pace of life endures. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
Performers participate in the grand variety show as part of a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong, Friday, June 30, 2017. President Xi Jinping inspected troops based in Hong Kong on Friday as he asserted China's authority over the former British colony, where anti-China sentiment has been on the rise since Beijing took control 20 years ago. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this combination of photos, left: Clouds float over Victoria Harbor as a red LED display is seen at a shopping mall in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 7, 2017; and right: A window frames a painting of clouds at a primary school in Hong Kong Friday, June 2, 2017. Hong Kong is often described as China's window to the world but many residents feel their own freedoms have been circumscribed after control was handed to China in 1997, like an expansive photo hemmed in by a frame. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 years later
Student protest leader Joshua Wong (3rd L) speaks during a march in Hong Kong on July 1, 2017, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule. China's President Xi Jinping warned July 1 that any challenge to Beijing's control over Hong Kong crossed a "red line", as thousands calling for more democracy marched through the city 20 years since it was handed back by Britain. / AFP PHOTO / Isaac LAWRENCE
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this June 23, 2017 photo, a couple hug at the waterfront of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is planning a big party as it marks 20 years under Chinese rule. But many people in the former British colony are not in the mood to celebrate. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Photo Gallery
In this May 25, 2017 photo, pigeons walk on the slope in Central district, Hong Kong. Once known as Victoria after the British queen, Hong Kong island's waterfront formed the core of the British settlement after Hong Kong island was handed over as a colony in 1842. Today as Hong Kong approaches the 20th anniversary of its return to China, it remains a bustling commercial and financial center as well as the location of the main government offices. However, along the streets that angle sharply upward toward the mountains above, a more relaxed pace of life endures. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hong Kong 20 Years Later
In this March 2, 2017 photo, a man carrying a child walks past a British flag in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is planning a big party as it marks 20 years under Chinese rule. But many people in the former British colony are not in the mood to celebrate. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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