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Xi: Challenges to Beijing in HK “Absolutely Impermissible”

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Hong Kong for a landmark three-day visit to mark the 20th anniversary of the former British territory’s transfer from British to Chinese rule. In a speech Saturday morning, Xi emphasized China’s sovereignty and said any challenges to Beijing’s rule were “absolutely impermissible.” #XiJinping draws "red line" for handling relations between mainland and #HongKong https://t.co/A48mV1jcSm