Wednesday, 3 June 2020

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China reported one new coronavirus case and four new asymptomatic Covid-19 cases for 3 June, the health commission said on Thursday.

The National Health Commission said all five of the cases were imported, involving travellers from overseas. For 2 June, China reported one confirmed case and 4 asymptomatic cases.

Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers are expected to mark the 31st anniversary of the military crackdown on the Tiananmen pro-democracy movement in their own localities after police banned an annual candlelit vigil that has taken place uninterrupted for 30 years, citing public health concerns.

The Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which has organised the vigil for the past 30 years, asked Hong Kongers to hold individual commemorations through lighting candles wherever they are in the city on the anniversary.

Related: Hong Kong braces as protesters plan to defy Tiananmen vigil ban

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