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n1 [soylentnews.org] writes:

Thousands in Hong Kong have rallied against the disappearance of five booksellers from a shop known for selling works critical of China.

All are suspected of being held in China, and the protesters fear the growing influence of Beijing.

Under the "one country, two systems" principle Hong Kong is supposed to enjoy high degrees of autonomy from China since it took over from Britain.

Hong Kong authorities said they were conducting a "thorough" investigation.

A government spokesman said they were awaiting a response from the mainland, but stressed the rule of law was the "cornerstone" of Hong Kong society.

Chanting "say no to political kidnapping", the protesters marched to the offices of Beijing's representative in Hong Kong.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35275309 [bbc.co.uk]

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