Hong Kong marks July 1 anniversary with flag-raising ceremony, citywide deals

Hong Kong is marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty this Wednesday, with businesses and authorities rolling out a range of promotions for the big day. A flag-raising ceremony at Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square will kick-start the celebrations, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, other top officials and prominent figures to attend. After the ceremony, the city leader will give his annual handover speech at a reception held at the nearby Hong Kong Convention and...