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Women wearing face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus chat each other as a nearby video screen shows Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking during an event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of China's Communist Party at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Thursday, July 1, 2021. (Photo by Andy Wong/AP Photo)

Women wearing face masks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus chat each other as a nearby video screen shows Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking during an event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of China's Communist Party at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Thursday, July 1, 2021. (Photo by Andy Wong/AP Photo)



A traffic warden guides commuters pasting through the Central Business District during rush hour in Beijing on Friday, July 2, 2021. A small but visible handful of urban Chinese are rattling the ruling Communist Party by choosing to “lie flat”, or reject high-status careers, long work hours and expensive cities for a “low-desire life”. That clashes with party ambitions to make China a wealthier consumer society. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

A traffic warden guides commuters pasting through the Central Business District during rush hour in Beijing on Friday, July 2, 2021. A small but visible handful of urban Chinese are rattling the ruling Communist Party by choosing to “lie flat”, or reject high-status careers, long work hours and expensive cities for a “low-desire life”. That clashes with party ambitions to make China a wealthier consumer society. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)



People ride bicycles across an intersection during rush hour in Beijing, Friday, July 2, 2021. (Photo by Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo)

People ride bicycles across an intersection during rush hour in Beijing, Friday, July 2, 2021. (Photo by Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo)



Visitors pass through the popular Nanluoguxiang alley way in Beijing on Saturday, July 3, 2021. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

Visitors pass through the popular Nanluoguxiang alley way in Beijing on Saturday, July 3, 2021. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)



People walk across an intersection during rush hour in Beijing, Friday, July 2, 2021. (Photo by Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo)

People walk across an intersection during rush hour in Beijing, Friday, July 2, 2021. (Photo by Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo)



A wedding couple takes shelter from the rain as visitors pass through the popular Nanluoguxiang alley way in Beijing on Saturday, July 3, 2021. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

A wedding couple takes shelter from the rain as visitors pass through the popular Nanluoguxiang alley way in Beijing on Saturday, July 3, 2021. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)



Visitors pass through the popular Nanluoguxiang alley way in Beijing on Saturday, July 3, 2021. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)

Visitors pass through the popular Nanluoguxiang alley way in Beijing on Saturday, July 3, 2021. (Photo by Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)



This aerial photo taken on July 2, 2021 shows a flooded street along the swollen Rongjiang river after heavy rains in Rongan, in China's southern Guangxi region. (Photo by AFP Photo/China Stringer Network)

This aerial photo taken on July 2, 2021 shows a flooded street along the swollen Rongjiang river after heavy rains in Rongan, in China's southern Guangxi region. (Photo by AFP Photo/China Stringer Network)



Performers take part in a scene about the COVID-19 pandemic as a medical worker is seen in protective equipment on a large screen at a mass gala marking the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party on June 28, 2021 at the Olympic Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing, China. China will officially mark the100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party on July 1st. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

Performers take part in a scene about the COVID-19 pandemic as a medical worker is seen in protective equipment on a large screen at a mass gala marking the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party on June 28, 2021 at the Olympic Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing, China. China will officially mark the100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party on July 1st. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)



Police officers stand guard near Victoria Park, a past location for the annual protest rally marking the anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China from Britain in Hong Kong, Thursday, July 1, 2021. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

Police officers stand guard near Victoria Park, a past location for the annual protest rally marking the anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China from Britain in Hong Kong, Thursday, July 1, 2021. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



Performers rehearse before the event marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China on July 1, 2021. (Photo by Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters)

Performers rehearse before the event marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China on July 1, 2021. (Photo by Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters)



Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen on a giant screen as he delivers a speech at the event marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China on July 1, 2021. (Photo by Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen on a giant screen as he delivers a speech at the event marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China on July 1, 2021. (Photo by Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters)



Members of the Chinese military wait in Tiananmen Square before a parade marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China, 01 July 2021. China celebrates on 01 July the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Communist Party of China (CCP). (Photo by Roman Pilipey/EPA/EFE)

Members of the Chinese military wait in Tiananmen Square before a parade marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China, 01 July 2021. China celebrates on 01 July the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Communist Party of China (CCP). (Photo by Roman Pilipey/EPA/EFE)



A child is searching by police during the 24th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China from Britain along a street in Hong Kong, Thursday, July 1, 2021. Marking the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese control, a top city official defended the national security law imposed by Beijing to crush pro-democracy rallies and said Thursday it would be used further in the coming year to ensure stability. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)

A child is searching by police during the 24th anniversary of the Hong Kong handover to China from Britain along a street in Hong Kong, Thursday, July 1, 2021. Marking the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese control, a top city official defended the national security law imposed by Beijing to crush pro-democracy rallies and said Thursday it would be used further in the coming year to ensure stability. (Photo by Kin Cheung/AP Photo)



A woman hugs with her friend before departing to United Kingdom at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China on June 30, 2021. (Photo by Tyrone Siu/Reuters)

A woman hugs with her friend before departing to United Kingdom at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China on June 30, 2021. (Photo by Tyrone Siu/Reuters)



People take pictures of a screen showing the celebration marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, in Beijing, China on July 1, 2021. (Photo by Thomas Peter/Reuters)

People take pictures of a screen showing the celebration marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, in Beijing, China on July 1, 2021. (Photo by Thomas Peter/Reuters)



Students take a picture with the People's Liberation Army during morning assembly at a secondary school, marking the 24th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, on the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, in Hong Kong, China on July 1, 2021. (Photo by Lam Yik/Reuters)

Students take a picture with the People's Liberation Army during morning assembly at a secondary school, marking the 24th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, on the 100th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China, in Hong Kong, China on July 1, 2021. (Photo by Lam Yik/Reuters)



People walk past an electronic monitor showing a Hong Kong flag at a shopping district in Hong Kong Tuesday, June 29, 2021. A year after Beijing imposed a harsh national security law on Hong Kong, the civil liberties that raised hopes for more democracy are fading. (Photo by Vincent Yu/AP Photo)

People walk past an electronic monitor showing a Hong Kong flag at a shopping district in Hong Kong Tuesday, June 29, 2021. A year after Beijing imposed a harsh national security law on Hong Kong, the civil liberties that raised hopes for more democracy are fading. (Photo by Vincent Yu/AP Photo)



Spectators look at a light show on the Bund promenade in Shanghai on July 1, 2021, as the country marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of China's Communist Party. President Xi Jinping hailed China's “irreversible” course from colonial humiliation to great-power status at the centenary celebrations for the Chinese Communist Party, in a speech reaching deep into history to remind patriots at home and rivals abroad of his nation's – and his own – ascendancy. (Photo by Hector Retamal/AFP Photo)

Spectators look at a light show on the Bund promenade in Shanghai on July 1, 2021, as the country marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of China's Communist Party. President Xi Jinping hailed China's “irreversible” course from colonial humiliation to great-power status at the centenary celebrations for the Chinese Communist Party, in a speech reaching deep into history to remind patriots at home and rivals abroad of his nation's – and his own – ascendancy. (Photo by Hector Retamal/AFP Photo)



A woman walks past a police van parked under a Chinese national flag set up for marking the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China at a street in Hong Kong Thursday, July 1, 2021. Marking the anniversary, a top city official defended the national security law imposed by Beijing and said Thursday it would be used further in the coming year to ensure stability. (Photo by Vincent Yu/AP Photo)

A woman walks past a police van parked under a Chinese national flag set up for marking the 24th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China at a street in Hong Kong Thursday, July 1, 2021. Marking the anniversary, a top city official defended the national security law imposed by Beijing and said Thursday it would be used further in the coming year to ensure stability. (Photo by Vincent Yu/AP Photo)



Members of the Chinese military orchestra march past a screen showing the Chinese Communist flag on Tiananmen Square before a celebration marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China, 01 July 2021. China celebrates on 01 July the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Chinese Communist Party. (Photo by Roman Pilipey/EPA/EFE)

Members of the Chinese military orchestra march past a screen showing the Chinese Communist flag on Tiananmen Square before a celebration marking the 100th founding anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China, 01 July 2021. China celebrates on 01 July the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Chinese Communist Party. (Photo by Roman Pilipey/EPA/EFE)



This photo taken on June 23, 2021 shows model maker Maggie Chan of Toma Miniatures working at her studio in Hong Kong. In a packed metropolis where old buildings are frequently replaced by gleaming skyscrapers, two Hong Kong model makers are trying to preserve the city's architectural past – in painstakingly detailed miniature form. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on June 23, 2021 shows model maker Maggie Chan of Toma Miniatures working at her studio in Hong Kong. In a packed metropolis where old buildings are frequently replaced by gleaming skyscrapers, two Hong Kong model makers are trying to preserve the city's architectural past – in painstakingly detailed miniature form. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)



This photo taken on June 23, 2021 shows a recreation of a scene from old Hong Kong, created by model makers Maggie Chan and Tony Lai of Toma Miniatures, pictured at their studio in Hong Kong. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on June 23, 2021 shows a recreation of a scene from old Hong Kong, created by model makers Maggie Chan and Tony Lai of Toma Miniatures, pictured at their studio in Hong Kong. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)



This photo taken on June 23, 2021 shows model maker Maggie Chan of Toma Miniatures holding one of her creations at her studio in Hong Kong. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)

This photo taken on June 23, 2021 shows model maker Maggie Chan of Toma Miniatures holding one of her creations at her studio in Hong Kong. (Photo by Peter Parks/AFP Photo)
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