Hong Kong’s government will be able to outlaw the famous protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong” after a court of appeal overturned a ruling last year that permitted its use. Judges on Wednesday said that the song had been used as a “weapon,” making it dangerous to authorities if played in public settings.

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    YouTube has recently announced it will block access to 32 video links deemed prohibited content within Hong Kong, according to a report by The Guardian.
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  • Youtube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after territory’s court bans song
    Youtube has blocked access to a popular protest anthem in Hong Kong after a court in the territory moved to ban the song.
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    The territory’s justice minister has called for the anthem to be removed from the internet in the wake of the ruling ...
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    HONG KONG, May 8 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's Court of Appeal on Wednesday granted an application by the government to ban a protest anthem called ... in 2019 amid mass pro-democracy protests that ...
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    HONG KONG, May 8 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's Court of Appeal on Wednesday granted an application by the government to ban a protest anthem ... does not have its own anthem. "Glory to Hong Kong" was ...
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