Hong Kong legislature passes anthem bill

Updated June 4 2020 - 8:46pm, first published 7:17pm
Pro-democracy law maker Chan Chi-chuen scuffles with security guards in Hong Kong's law chamber.
Pro-democracy law maker Chan Chi-chuen scuffles with security guards in Hong Kong's law chamber.

Hong Kong's Legislative Council has passed a bill that will criminalise disrespect of China's national anthem, a move critics see as the latest sign of Beijing's tightening grip on the city.

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