Hong Kong protesters stormed the Legislative Council on the anniversary of the former British colony's 1997 return to Chinese rule, amid widespread anger over laws that would allow extraditions to China. More photos: via reuterspictures
ClosePolice try to disperse protesters near a flag raising ceremony for the anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong, China July 1.
Tyrone SiuRiot police try to disperse protesters near a flag raising ceremony for the anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China in Hong Kong, July 1. Tyrone SiuProtesters try to break into the Legislative Council building where riot police are seen. Thomas PeterLawmakers Kwok Ka-ki and Leung Yiu-chung talk to protesters as they try to break into the Legislative Council building, July 1.
Thomas PeterA protester breaks into the Legislative Council building during the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover, July 1.
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