Hong Kong moves to criminalize insults to Chinese national anthem
By DW
25 January 2019 |
5:21 am
The controversial law prescribes jail time and fines for those who disrespect the Chinese national anthem. It has sparked concerns about the growing curbs on freedom of expression in the semi-autonomous city.
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