HK passes national anthem bill

HONG KONG: The Legislative Council (LegCo) of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) approved the national anthem bill at the third reading debate on Thursday afternoon.

The bill was passed with the support of 41 lawmakers and one voting against. The passage of the bill means anyone caught disrespecting the national anthem can be thrown in jail and stay there for no less than a year; fined depending on the mode of disrespect or both depending on court’s preference.