China's tale of two cities: Beijing, Hong Kong prepare for anniversary

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BEIJING: As China prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic on Oct 1, Beijing is on security lockdown ahead of celebrations ...

Some protesters have said they plan to seize the holiday to propel their calls for greater democracy on to the international stage and embarrass Hong Kong's political masters. Activists plan a mass rally from Victoria Park in the bustling Causeway Bay district to Chater Garden near government headquarters.with business people that the government had made"special arrangements" for Oct 1.over the city's iconic Victoria Harbour, citing public safety concerns.

On recent weekends in the Chinese capital, spruced up with red flags and bright landscaping, shops in the city centre have been closed, curtains ordered shut and streets closed for rehearsals featuring military vehicles rumbling towards Tiananmen Square and fighter jets screaming across the sky. Images circulating on social media from the rehearsals showed what appeared to be a new spy drone. Defence analysts also speculate that the parade will feature the intercontinental Dongfeng-41 missile.

 

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