To whom does Hong Kong belong?

Endless standoff brings its citizens into spotlight

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam addresses a news conference in Hong Kong on Sept. 5. © Reuters

HIROSHI MURAYAMA, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Hong Kong on Sept. 8 calling for the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act through the U.S. Congress.

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