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Torch relay

Olympic torch arrives in Hong Kong-----from usatoday


HONG KONG (AP) — The Olympic torch returned to Chinese soil Wednesday after a turbulent 20-nation tour, landing in the bustling financial capital of Hong Kong, where officials deported at least seven protesters before the flame's arrival.
A marching band and flag-waving children in red and white tracksuits greeted the torch at the airport, where it arrived from Vietnam. The flame was driven away to a welcoming ceremony at a cultural center.
About 3,000 police planned to guard the torch Friday during its relay through this former British colony, which returned to Chinese rule 11 years ago.
The relay is a high-stakes event for the local government because it follows a global tour marred by protests against Beijing's human rights record and its recent crackdown on protests in Tibet.
Even before the torch arrived, authorities were busy deporting at least seven protesters who were considered a threat to the relay.

Human rights groups accused the government of squashing free speech to avoid the political embarrassment of any demonstrations involving the torch. Although Hong Kong is part of China, it's supposed to enjoy a wide degree of autonomy and greater freedom under a "one country, two systems" model of governance.
The deported activists included three pro-Tibet protesters who were kicked out of the territory as they arrived at the airport Tuesday. A fourth activist — an organizer for an independent Chinese writers' group — also was turned away on Tuesday. Three Danish activists were deported over the weekend.
Mia Farrow was due to arrive in Hong Kong on Thursday to raise awareness about fighting in Sudan's Darfur region. Activists such as the 63-year-old actress want China to press Sudan to let U.N. peacekeepers into Darfur.

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