Hong Kong has taken the first steps in criminalizing disrespect of China’s national anthem in what critics say is a bid to stem political criticism.
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Hong Kong Moves to Make Disrespecting Chinese Anthem a Crime
Hong Kong lawmakers set to consider bill that would make disrespecting China’s national anthem a crime recommending 3year prison sentence and a $6,373 fine.
China’s Vilification Campaign Targeting Dissident Benny Tai
China’s press attacks on DC Author and leading Hong Kong democracy activist Benny Tai and the trial of Tai and his allies are clearly part of a Chinese government campaign to squash his calls for democracy in Hong Kong and on the mainland.
Is China Spying on International Media in Hong Kong?
After a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed mainland Chinese police had conducted “full surveillance” on reporters working in Hong Kong.
Enforced Chinese Patriotism Tests Hong Kong Opposition
Hong Kong legislature issued draft bill calling for stiff punishment for anyone who “display any behavior that is disrespectful” to Chinese national anthem.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Stage New Year Demonstrations
Thousands of demonstrators marched in the streets of Hong Kong on New Year’s Day to protest China’s apparent tightening grip on the territory.
Hong Kong Democrats Eye Rural Political Reform
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp is hoping to infiltrate one of the city’s most opaque powerful institutions by putting four candidates in upcoming elections.
DC Author Benny Tai Warns of Threat to Hong Kong Civil Rights
Benny Tai press statement: “What is on trial is not just the nine of us. What is on trial also is the high degree of autonomy and the rule of law”.
Hong Kong’s 2014 Democracy Protesters Stand Trial Monday
DC author Benny Tai joins other founding leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 democracy protests at trial this Monday, 4 years after the protests came to an end.
Hong Kong Must Drop Case Against ‘Umbrella 9’
Hong Kong authorities must drop charges against nine leaders of the pro-democracy “Umbrella Movement” for non-violent protests in 2014.