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Flags of China are hung in a residential building to mark the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Flags of China are hung in a residential building to mark the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

A Hong Kong police guard of honor marches in during a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

A Hong Kong police guard of honor marches in during a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, fourth from left, and other officials attend a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, fourth from left, and other officials attend a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

FILE - Chinese military aircraft fly in formation during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

FILE - Chinese military aircraft fly in formation during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, fourth from left, and other officials attend a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, fourth from left, and other officials attend a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, right, toasts with officials at a reception for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee, right, toasts with officials at a reception for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

FILE - In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua prepares to dock at Puerto Princesa, Palawan province, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, after being deployed for five-months at Escoda shoal in the disputed South China Sea. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP, File)

FILE - In this photo provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine coast guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua prepares to dock at Puerto Princesa, Palawan province, Philippines, Sunday Sept. 15, 2024, after being deployed for five-months at Escoda shoal in the disputed South China Sea. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP, File)

A child holds a Chinese national flag to celebrate National Day as he joins other spectators watching a live broadcast of a tennis match during the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

A child holds a Chinese national flag to celebrate National Day as he joins other spectators watching a live broadcast of a tennis match during the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

People gather near Victoria Harbour to watch fireworks to mark the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China, at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

People gather near Victoria Harbour to watch fireworks to mark the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China, at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

FILE - Soldiers stand beside a M1167 HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) anti-tank missile carriers during military drills in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)

FILE - Soldiers stand beside a M1167 HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) anti-tank missile carriers during military drills in Pingtung County, southern Taiwan, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)

FILE - In this image taken from handout video provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese Coast Guard ship with bow number 5205, right, collides with Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua near the Sabina Shoal at the disputed South China Sea, Saturday Aug. 31, 2024. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP, File)

FILE - In this image taken from handout video provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a Chinese Coast Guard ship with bow number 5205, right, collides with Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua near the Sabina Shoal at the disputed South China Sea, Saturday Aug. 31, 2024. (Philippine Coast Guard via AP, File)

FILE - Participants cheer beneath a large portrait of Chinese President Xi Jinping during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

FILE - Participants cheer beneath a large portrait of Chinese President Xi Jinping during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Police officers stand guard as the fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to mark the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China, at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Police officers stand guard as the fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to mark the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China, at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

FILE - Chinese tank crew members stand at attention during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

FILE - Chinese tank crew members stand at attention during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Helicopters carry China and Hong Kong flags during a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Helicopters carry China and Hong Kong flags during a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

FILE - People use smartphones to film fireworks exploding at Tiananmen Square as part of a gala evening commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China light up the sky in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

FILE - People use smartphones to film fireworks exploding at Tiananmen Square as part of a gala evening commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China light up the sky in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, File)

FILE - Chinese leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, stand on Tiananmen Gate above the large portrait of Chinese leader Mao Zedong during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

FILE - Chinese leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, stand on Tiananmen Gate above the large portrait of Chinese leader Mao Zedong during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to mark the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China, at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to mark the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China, at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

FILE - Chinese military vehicles carrying DF-17 ballistic missiles roll during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

FILE - Chinese military vehicles carrying DF-17 ballistic missiles roll during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

FILE - Members of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force march in formation during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

FILE - Members of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force march in formation during a parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China in Beijing, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Leaders and invited guests stand as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for a dinner marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Leaders and invited guests stand as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for a dinner marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

A Hong Kong police guard of honor rises China and Hong Kong flags during a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)

A Hong Kong police guard of honor rises China and Hong Kong flags during a flag raising ceremony for the celebration of the 75th National Day of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)