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Security Ramped Up As Hong Kong Braces For China Anniversary Clashes

Protests and unrest have wracked Hong Kong for nearly four months
Police fanned out across Hong Kong on Tuesday in a bid to deter pro-democracy protests as the city marked communist China's 70th birthday, with local officials watching a flag-raising ceremony behind closed doors because of security concerns.Authorities ramped up security checks ahead of the anniversary, shutting down two subway stations near government offices and conducting stop and searches in the streets and on public transport.
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Xi Bows To Mao Ahead Of China's 70th Anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping paid his respects to Chairman Mao Zedong's embalmed body Monday in a rare gesture ahead of China's celebration of 70 years of Communist rule.Xi and other top Chinese officials visited Mao's mausoleum -- located in the heart of Beijing in Tiananmen Square -- and bowed three times to the late leader's statue, reported official news agency Xinhua.He also paid respects to the remains of Mao, whose embalmed body is kept in a glass display at the memorial hall.

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