Mixed emotion in Hong Kong

Updated On Jul 01, 2012 09:42 pm IST
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New Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (L) looks over at outgoing chief executive Donald Tsang (2nd R) as he wipes his eyes during a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). (AFP Photo/Richard A. Brooks) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 01, 2012 09:42 pm IST

New Hong Kong Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying (L) looks over at outgoing chief executive Donald Tsang (2nd R) as he wipes his eyes during a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). (AFP Photo/Richard A. Brooks)

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Pro-democracy protesters are removed by police outside the exhibition center where China's President Hu Jintao was presiding over a flag raising ceremony on the 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Wally Santana) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 01, 2012 09:42 pm IST

Pro-democracy protesters are removed by police outside the exhibition center where China's President Hu Jintao was presiding over a flag raising ceremony on the 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

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Hong Kong's new Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying smiles during the flag raising ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jul 01, 2012 09:42 pm IST

Hong Kong's new Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying smiles during the flag raising ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

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A protester takes to the streets joining thousands mark the 15th anniversary of the handover to Chinese rule in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo/Alex OGL) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A protester takes to the streets joining thousands mark the 15th anniversary of the handover to Chinese rule in Hong Kong. (AFP Photo/Alex OGL)

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A pro-democracy demonstrator holds a portrait of Queen Elizabeth as he marches along downtown Hong Kong. (Reuters/Carlos Barria) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A pro-democracy demonstrator holds a portrait of Queen Elizabeth as he marches along downtown Hong Kong. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)

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Fireworks explode over commercial towers at Hong Kong's financial Central district, the day marking the 15th anniversary of the territory's handover to Chinese sovereignty from British rule. (Reuters/Bobby Yip) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks explode over commercial towers at Hong Kong's financial Central district, the day marking the 15th anniversary of the territory's handover to Chinese sovereignty from British rule. (Reuters/Bobby Yip)

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Fishing vessels bearing both Chinese and Hong Kong flags sail in Hong Kong's Victoria harbour. Hong Kong on Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the territory's handover to Chinese sovereignty from British rule. (Reuters/Tyrone Siu) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fishing vessels bearing both Chinese and Hong Kong flags sail in Hong Kong's Victoria harbour. Hong Kong on Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the territory's handover to Chinese sovereignty from British rule. (Reuters/Tyrone Siu)

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Fireworks are fired from a member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Parachute Brigade performing at a variety show celebrating the 15th anniversary of the handover in Hong Kong Stadium. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Fireworks are fired from a member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Parachute Brigade performing at a variety show celebrating the 15th anniversary of the handover in Hong Kong Stadium. (AFP)

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A pro-democracy protestor carries a Hong Kong colonial flag as he marches along downtown Hong Kong. (Retuers/Carlos Barria) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A pro-democracy protestor carries a Hong Kong colonial flag as he marches along downtown Hong Kong. (Retuers/Carlos Barria)

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