Flag-raising ceremony, reception held to mark 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to motherland

Helicopters carry China's national flag and the flag of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) during a flag-raising ceremony held by the HKSAR government to celebrate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)