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The Hong Kong protests began in 2019 in opposition to a proposed extradition law that would have allowed the transfer of fugitives to mainland China, among other jurisdictions. The demonstrations escalated into a much wider and prolonged anti-government movement that resulted in increasingly violent clashes between protesters and police across the city. The social unrest continues to simmer amid the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down parts of the city.
The authorities are right to worry about the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong”, but attempts to ban it from global platforms such as YouTube are like trying to catch your own tail.
The government’s obtaining of a court injunction banning illegal dissemination of the protest song is a drastic course. Time will tell whether it is effective.
Pledge to use city’s new domestic national security law only in compelling circumstances and to promote ‘soft power’ suggests a subtle change in government stance.
- Lawmakers and other commentators praise ‘smart’ move by protest song’s distributor to pull song from major platforms in wake of May 8 injunction
- But they warn efforts to ‘wholly’ ban song online will be impossible, especially as creators seek new distribution channels and partners
Readers discuss the rezoning plan for Pok Fu Lam, taking a realistic approach to tourism development, and how music can be used to unite rather than divide.
‘Glory to Hong Kong’ no longer available on Apple Music or Spotify, even with use of VPN, indicating takedown not limited to Hong Kong.
Chief Executive John Lee says there is no link shown on any local platform relating to the song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’.
Defence counsel seeking further information on police contact with former Apple Daily publisher Cheung Kim-hung.
Readers discuss why the time is right for China to press Russia on unequal treaties signed during Soviet times, the ban on a Hong Kong protest song, and the pleasures of ‘zoning out’.
Video-streaming giant complies with injunction by blocking access to 32 clips featuring ‘Glory to Hong Kong’, but at least 20 new ones recently uploaded.
Wong Chun-keung says he agreed to all the prosecution’s allegations, which he now concedes had false information, because he wanted his sentence reduced.
Jimmy Lai’s defence seeking to question ex-publisher Cheung Kim-hung about internal chat records on Slack, which included abstracts of various ‘lunchbox meetings’ among Apple Daily executives.
Seventeen Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) lawmakers say they have been mentioned at least 50 times in evidence since start of Jimmy Lai trial.
‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader Wong Chun-keung says he spent money raised through crowdfunding on petrol bombs, but also on trip to Thailand, betting and loan repayments.
Prosecution suggests Lai’s lawyers refrained from asking Apple Daily publisher earlier about evidence of ‘lunchbox meetings’, but judge warns allegation lacked ‘proper foundation’
Bar Association chief Victor Dawes says professional independence crucial as city’s rule of law continues to face challenges.
Justice minister calls on tech giant to say whether it will remove links to ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ after court ruled to ban its distribution.
Judge says Man Hay, 33, was promising musician but ended his career by stockpiling over 10kg of explosive materials discovered at rented storage unit in 2022.
Defence lawyer Priscilla Lam argues prosecution witness Wong Chun-keung’s testimony fails to match up with details from Telegram chat records for ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’.
China’s foreign ministry arm in the city hits out at US Consul General Gregory May, who accused authorities of curbing freedom of expression beyond its borders.
Beijing expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ as Washington describes ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ as blow to city’s judicial independence.
Google may simply restrict how song appears on local search result listings and decline to enforce ban globally, one industry figure says.
Post looks into whether song can still be played and under what circumstances.
Protest song widely considered unofficial anthem of anti-government protests is secessionist ‘weapon’, Court of Appeal has ruled.
Judge forced to briefly adjourn hearing until prosecution witness Wong Chun-keung able to speak, after defence characterised him as ‘playing the field’ with female supporters.
Centre for Strategic and International Studies report says punishment or abandonment of city’s special status in US law could damage remaining autonomy.
Jobless man who bit off ex-politician’s ear and attacked three others has jail sentence reduced to 14 years on appeal
‘Glory to Hong Kong’ had become ‘weapon’ that could be used to arouse anti-government and separatist sentiment, Court of Appeal rules.
‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ leader Wong Chun-keung tells High Court alleged plot accomplice had never told him exactly where two bombs would be placed.
