Hong Kong's legislature set to pass controversial bill that would criminalize abuse of China's National anthem.



Hong Kong's legislature is moving forward on a controversial bill that would criminalize abuse of China's national anthem. A second reading of the bill is being held in the legislature on Wednesday. Protests outside the legislature are expected.


Hong Kong’s National Anthem Bill if passed into law by the legislature will govern the use and playing of the Chinese national anthem.


This includes provisions that threaten to punish those who insult the anthem with up to three years jail and/or fines of up to HK$50,000 ($6,450). The bill states that "all individuals and organizations" should respect and dignify the national anthem and play it and sing it on "appropriate occasions". 


It also orders that primary and secondary school students be taught to sing it, along with its history and etiquette.

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