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Hong Kong Protests

Police used pepper spray against those protesting a controversial extradition bill

Police in Hong Kong have clashed with protesters marking the anniversary of its handover from UK to Chinese rule. This is the latest in a series of protests against a controversial bill that would allow extraditions to mainland China. We speak to 麻豆社 correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, and former British governor of Hong Kong, Lord Chris Patten.

(Image:Protesters gathering in the early hours of Monday. Credit: Reuters)

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