Hong Kong marks 24th anniversary of handover to China

Hong Kong on Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of its handover from Britain to China amid a heavy police presence to prevent pro-democracy protesters from gathering despite a ban on such an activity.Police sealed off sections of Victoria Park at noon, citing rumored plans for unauthorized assembly that were circulated online. According to media reports, 10,000 officers were deployed throughout the city, over double the number last year.Thursday also marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.At a flag-raising ceremony held at Golden Bauhinia Square, newly…READ FULL ARTICLE