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Olympic torch arrives in Hong Kong

The Olympic flame arrived in Hong Kong on Wednesday to begin its journey through China after troubled legs around the world, an AFP photographer witnessed.

Updated on: Apr 30, 2008, 12:13:01 IST
AFP | By , Hong Kong
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The Olympic flame arrived in Hong Kong on Wednesday to begin its journey through China after troubled legs around the world, an AFP photographer witnessed.

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A plane carrying the flame arrived at Hong Kong International Airport shortly after 2:00 pm (0600 GMT) from Hanoi ahead of its run through the city on Friday, the photographer said.

The flame was carried down the plane's steps and across a red carpet as children waved flags on one side and a band played on the other, he said.

The flame was then taken by bus to an undisclosed location.

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