Hong Kong schools have been ordered to display the Chinese flag and sing the Chinese national anthem as the city begins enforcing a controversial anthem law
The legislation, called the "National Anthem Ordinance," states that anyone who insults or commercially misuses China's national anthem — March of the Volunteers — can be punished with fines of up to HK$50,000 , or up to three years in prison., though ultimately it passed through Hong Kong's legislature by a vote of 41 votes in favor and one against. Mainland China already has similar laws in place.
According to the new guidelines, the Chinese national anthem must be sung during celebrations in honor of New Year's Day, the anniversary of the city's handover to China on July 1, and the National Day on October 1. Schools are also "strongly advised" to do so on "important days and special occasions" like open days and graduation ceremonies.
"This is part of moral, civic, and national education, and helps enhance students' sense of national identity," an Education Bureau spokespersonSchools have also been told to investigate incidences where students or teachers are found to have disrespected China's national anthem and should call the police if necessary, according to theWhile Hong Kong operates under "one country, two systems" and has more autonomy than the rest of the country, recent legislation from...
Pro-democracy leader Joshua Wong tweeted last month that China's aggressive measures were "retaliation" for months of violent clashes between protesters and police spurred by the deeply unpopular
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