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December 3, 2008 2:16:21 AM CST



Torch Gets Huge Welcome in Hong Kong

Posted May 2, 08 5:18 AM CDT in Sports World 

(Newser) – Thousands of people waving the Chinese flag cheered the Olympic torch on its relay through Hong Kong, shouting down scattered Tibetan protesters in their midst, the BBC reports. There were a few scuffles as the torch wound its way through the streets in the first leg of the torch relay to take place on Chinese soil.

Eight activists brandishing a Tibetan flag were briefly detained and told it was for their own safety. "It was a very dirty trick," one told Reuters. "I think it was a political decision to remove us."

Sources BBC, Reuters

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A pro-democracy protester is stopped by police while attempting to get closer to the Olympic torch during the torch relay in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool)
A banner which reads "Release Hu Jia" is hung down from Chung King Mansion as a torch bearer passes by during the Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Bobby Yip, POOL)
Torch relay runner, Hong Kong actor Andy Lau runs past crowds as he is surrounded by security personnel and police officers during the Olympic torch relay in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
Various protestors march as the Olympic torch passes thorough Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mike Clarke, POOL)
Crowds gather by Hong Kong's harborfront to watch the Olympic torch relay.   (Newser)
People wave Chinese national flags as they wait to watch the Olympic torch relay in a downtown street in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
A China supporter argues with pro-democracy protesters at the torch relay ceremony in Hong Kong Friday, May 2, 2008.   (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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Pro-democracy protesters getting shouted down by a crowds of pro-China counter protestors on Nathan Road in Hong Kong.   (xiaoka)

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