Hong Kong police made their first arrests under a new national security law imposed by China's central government, arresting at least seven people suspected of violating the legislation during protests on July 01. (Image: AP)
At least two people were arrested for carrying flags and signs calling for Hong Kong’s independence. (Image: AP)
A protester is detained by riot police during the annual handover march in Hong Kong. (Image: AP)
Protesters against the new national security law gesture with five fingers, signifying the Five demands - not one less" on the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain in Hong Kong. (Image: AP)
Protesters set up defence shield using umbrellas on a road during against the new national security law march of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain in Hong Kong. (Image: AP)
A man displays the Hong Kong colonial flag on the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain in Hong Kong. (Image: AP)
Riot police clear blockages on a road after pushing back protesters on the anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain, in Hong Kong. (Image: AP)
Protesters set up a defence shield using umbrellas and wave Hong Kong Independence flags on a road during against the new national security law march of Hong Kong's handover to China from Britain in Hong Kong. (Image: AP)