Security, rain make for muted start to Xi’s Hong Kong anniversary visit

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A brewing typhoon warning and a strict closed loop system made for a muted beginning to President Xi Jinping's visit to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China on Thursday.

China's President Xi Jinping speaks following his arrival via high-speed rail across the border in Hong Kong on June 30, 2022, for celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China. Selim Chtayti/ Pool/ AFP

But at a mall next to the high-speed rail terminus where Xi arrived, a salesperson surnamed Luk said he felt the trip was "low-key" and said he knew little about it."I still think 25th anniversary is worth celebrating, it's a milestone in terms of time, though it's hard to say we are in a better spot today."

"We all know that [Xi] won't actually come into contact with everyday people. So I don't see why I have to pay attention," she said.

 

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