Pro-democracy lawmakers see the bill as an infringement of the greater rights that residents of the semi-autonomous city have compared to mainland China.
Hong Kong’s youth believe they are engaged in an existential struggle for the future of their region. A student, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear for his safety, talks to “Nightline.”HONG KONG -- Hong Kong’s legislature approved a contentious bill Thursday that makes it illegal to insult the Chinese national anthem.
The pro-Beijing majority in the legislature said the law is necessary for Hong Kong citizens to show appropriate respect for the anthem. Debate over the legislative was later suspended after pro-democracy lawmakers staged a protest, with one dropping a pot of pungent liquid in the chamber. “I have not cut short the meeting, I have not pushed through the bill,” Leung said afterward. “I have told members that I have scheduled 30 hours so we just work according to the schedule."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Without justice, there is no peace': Tiananmen memories spark resistance in Hong KongHong Kong authorities have banned the annual Tiananmen Square massacre commemoration this year. But some are determined to remember — and resist.
Read more »
Hong Kong marks Tiananmen massacre for what many fear will be the last timeFor years, a candlelit rally in Hong Kong has taken place as the only mass memorial of the Tiananmen massacre held on Chinese soil and a key emblem of the semi-autonomous city's political freedoms. Every year, that is, until this year.
Read more »
On Tiananmen anniversary, Hong Kong bans insults to anthemBREAKING: Hong Kong’s legislature has passed a contentious bill that makes it illegal to insult the Chinese national anthem. The legislation was approved over the opposition of pro-democracy lawmakers.
Read more »