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Hong Kong protest anthem removed from Spotify, iTunes
The Hong Kong protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” has been removed from Spotify and iTunes following the government’s legal action to ban its public performance. The song was criticized for promoting separatist ideas and was previously banned from schools.
Hong Kong court quashes investigative journalist’s conviction
Hong Kong’s top court has overturned the conviction of journalist Bao Choy, granting a rare victory for press freedom in the city.
Choy was found guilty in 2021 for accessing car ownership records during her investigation into an attack on democracy supporters.
The Court of Final Appeal ruled unanimously that “bona fide journalism” should not be excluded from the definition of accessing the records for “other traffic and transport related matters.” The decision highlights the importance of freedom of speech and the press in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong artists mark Tiananmen quietly or overseas
Artistic expressions commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown have dwindled in Hong Kong since the implementation of the national security law in 2020. Public events and performances that once marked the anniversary have been suppressed, and artists face uncertainty and repercussions.
Some artists have relocated their works to Taiwan, where they continue to foster a connection to the memory of Tiananmen and advocate for freedom and democracy. However, concerns persist over erasure and censorship in both Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Broader national security law takes effect in Macau
Macau’s new national security law, similar to legislation in China and Hong Kong, imposes stricter restrictions on political opposition and civil society.
The amendments broaden the definition of offenses, expand surveillance and detention powers, and allow extraterritorial jurisdiction for the police. Critics fear these measures will curtail liberties and rights, and potentially lead to arbitrary law enforcement.
The amendments received unanimous support from Macau’s legislature and are separate from the national security clause added to the city’s gambling law
