Pro-China supporters gather, marking the 25th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Chinese rule, in Hong Kong, Friday, July 1, 2022. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday defended his vision of the “one country, two systems” framework against accusations by the U.S., U.K. and others that Beijing has undermined the freedoms and autonomy promised to Hong Kong for 50 years. (Photo by Harry Long/AP Photo)
