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That viral photo of the Hong Kong protests is not what it seems
By Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photographs during a previous meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, January 8, 2019.

Xi Jinping arrives in Pyongyang, marking first visit by Chinese leader to North Korea in 14 years

Protesters shine lights from their mobile phones during rally against a controversial extradition law proposal on June 16, 2019 in Hong Kong, China.

Chinese foreign minister claims 'black hand' of Western involvement in Hong Kong

A general view of the coat of arms at the Supreme Court on June 12, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand.

New Zealand launches investigation into Maori babies taken into state care

In this Jan. 8, 2019, photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photographs at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. The content of this image is as provided and cannot be independently verified. Korean language watermark on image as provided by source reads: "KCNA" which is the abbreviation for Korean Central News Agency. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Xi heads to North Korea as fate of US nuclear deal still up in the air

BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 9: U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping arrive at a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People on November 9, 2017 in Beijing, China. Trump is on a 10-day trip to Asia. (Photo by Thomas Peter - Pool/Getty Images)

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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam reacts during a press conference at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Hong Kong leader apologizes for her handling of unpopular extradition bill, says the city needs hope. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Hong Kong's leader 'sincerely sorry' after record-breaking protests, but she's not resigning

General view of Al Noor Mosque prior to the sunset prayer on April 4, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Man who shared New Zealand mosque shooting video online jailed for 21 months

This photo taken on June 4, 2019 shows the Chinese flag flying over the Juma mosque in the restored old city area of Kashgar, in China's western Xinjiang region. - While Muslims around the world celebrated the end of Ramadan with early morning prayers and festivities this week, the recent destruction of dozens of mosques in Xinjiang highlights the increasing pressure Uighurs and other ethnic minorities face in the heavily-policed region. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP) / To go with AFP story China-politics-rights-religion-Xinjiang, FOCUS by Eva Xiao and Pak Yiu (Photo credit should read GREG BAKER/AFP/Getty Images)

UN terrorism chief heavily criticized for trip to China's Xinjiang region

This picture from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) taken on March 27, 2018 and released on March 28, 2018 shows China's President Xi Jinping (R) shaking hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was treated to a lavish welcome by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a secretive trip to Beijing as both sides seek to repair frayed ties ahead of landmark summits with Seoul and Washington. / AFP PHOTO / KCNA VIA KNS / - / South Korea OUT / REPUBLIC OF KOREA OUT ---EDITORS NOTE--- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO/KCNA VIA KNS" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to make first official visit to North Korea

Journalists Vinod Kapri and Sakshi Joshi with baby Pihu.

Couple use Twitter to rescue newborn girl abandoned on Indian garbage dump

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Beijing says US legalization of marijuana is a 'threat to China'

Pakistani children point at a computer screen showing a screen grab of a press conference attended by provincial minister Shaukat Yousafzai and streamed live on social media, in Islamabad on June 15, 2019. - A minister in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province had to face hilarious situation after his entire media talks went live with a cat filter on by his social media team. (Photo by FAROOQ NAEEM / AFP) (Photo credit should read FAROOQ NAEEM/AFP/Getty Images)

Accidental cat filter derails political press conference

TOPSHOT - This overhead view shows thousands of protesters marching through the street as they take part in a new rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 16, 2019. - Tens of thousands of people rallied in central Hong Kong on June 16 as public anger seethed following unprecedented clashes between protesters and police over an extradition law, despite a climbdown by the city's embattled leader. (Photo by STR / AFP) (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Hong Kong extradition bill: Hundreds of thousands join third huge protest in a week

TOPSHOT - This overhead view shows thousands of protesters marching through the street as they take part in a new rally against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 16, 2019. - Tens of thousands of people rallied in central Hong Kong on June 16 as public anger seethed following unprecedented clashes between protesters and police over an extradition law, despite a climbdown by the city's embattled leader. (Photo by STR / AFP) (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)

Hong Kong extradition bill: Organizers claim 2 million march as protesters demand leader's resignation

Chinese President Xi Jinping walks past honor guards during a welcoming ceremony prior to the talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart in Bishkek on June 13, 2019.

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