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China announces tightened controls over Hong Kong and Macau
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Fibby posted on 2019/11/26Ever wondered about the latest developments in Hong Kong and Macau? This video dives into China's tightened controls, explaining key terms like 'One Country, Two Systems' and 'patriotism campaign' to boost your vocabulary and understanding of global affairs. You'll gain valuable insights and practice complex sentence structures while learning about this important geopolitical topic!
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