Tensions simmer in Hong Kong as controversial anthem law back up for debate

HONG KONG - Hong Kong lawmakers are set to resume a debate on Wednesday over a controversial bill that would make disrespecting China’s national anthem a criminal offence, as the city ramps up for fresh protests amid simmering anti-government tensions.

An annual vigil to mark the June 4, 1989, anniversary of Chinese troops opening fire on pro-democracy students in and around Tiananmen Square has been cancelled for the first time ever due to the coronavirus but activists still plan to rally. On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Beijing’s decision would “dramatically” erode Hong Kong’s autonomy and the United Kingdom is prepared to change its immigration rules to accommodate Hong Kong residents.

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam accused foreign governments on Tuesday of “double standards” in their reaction to Beijing’s plans. Lam, along with officials from the justice and security departments, arrives in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss the new legislation.

3 years could be jailed when you insult the anthem Firstly,don't you think it is over? Secondly,how do you define the term of 'insulting' ? That's why HongKongers would always oppose the the laws backed by CCPChina StandWithHongKong

The CCP is planning to implement different laws in Hong Kong to tighten the freedom. It causes Hong Kong protests can't be stopped.

There is no way we can fight against this totalitarian regime with no weapon. Even peaceful protests would be expelled by hk police with excuses. HongKong StandWithHongKong

Prepare to cry otherwise we'll get shot by HongKongPolice

Hong Kong people are under tyranny now. But we are brave, we will not give up. StandWithHongKong

The anthem law is a joke. China needs a law to make sure people respect her. Wait, why China think people wont respect her without a law? Coz China does not worth a respect?

Who cares about the evil law passed by the puppet legislature, the national security law has already announced the death of one country two system StandWithHK OneCountryTwoSystemsIsDead Chinazi HKProtests

No more freedom in Hong Kong

UK and US granting citizenship to HK people, known to sing GSTQ and respect SSB better than existing migrants. Even better than AOC, Omar, Talib.

Love and loyalty to a country is from bottom of heart, not forced by law🖕When the law is unjust, we are not obligated to follow it🤷‍♂️ StandwithHongKong AntiCCP

Right now in HongKong, everything seems calm. But underneath is widespread anxiety and fear of HongKongers across the political spectrum, and the market. The city is dead upon the Nat'l Security Law. The Anthem Law is just another stab on the corpse.

China CCP are assholes.

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Is this more serious than the massacre of American people by American troops?

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