Hong Kong's Attorney General has applied for a Court order to ban a song used by protesters of the city's pro-Communist regime, saying it promotes "secession" of the region from China.
An injunction would prohibit, with the intent to incite others to commit the crime of secession, or with the intent to incite, in any manner, including on the Internet or any medium accessible online, or any Internet-based platform or medium, broadcast, perform, print, publish, sell, offer for sale, distribute, circulate, display or reproduce the song.
The government seeks to ban the content of "Glory to Hong Kong", including its tune, lyrics or lyrics, and in addition, an adaptation of the song. Those whose tunes, lyrics and/or lyrics are substantially similar to the songs concerned, especially those advocating the separation of Hong Kong from the People's Republic of China, are also prohibited.
The injunction also prohibits the dissemination of the song in any manner intended to insult the national anthem so that it is "likely to be misunderstood as the national anthem of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" or to suggest that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an independent country with its own national anthem.
At the same time, the restraining order will prohibit, aiding, causing, procuring, inciting, aiding and abetting others to commit or participate in the above-mentioned prohibited conduct. Knowingly authorizing, permitting or permitting others to commit or participate in any of the above acts is also prohibited.
The unofficial anthem of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests in 2019 has been removed from streaming platforms Spotify and iTunes ahead of a court order, but remains on YouTube. A court date is set for July 24. Critics say the anticipated ban is another sign of Beijing's crackdown and efforts to stamp out dissent in Hong Kong against the central Chinese government.
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