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===Authorities' responses===
===Authorities' responses===
[[File:High Court Building Drop off area 2017.jpg|thumb|left|[[High Court of Hong Kong]] initially rejected the government's request to ban the song "Glory to Hong Kong", but the government later successfully appealed and banned the song]]
Following the enactment of the [[2020 Hong Kong national security law|Hong Kong national security law]] in 2020, the Hong Kong government remained unwilling to declare the song illegal, despite deeming some phrases "separatist and subversive", particularly references to the protest chant "[[Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times]]", which it specifically identified as banned under the controversial legislation. Schools were told not to allow the song to be played or sung.<ref name="HKFP720">{{Cite web |last=Ho |first=Kelly |date=2020-07-10 |title=Gov't refuses to say if protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong' is illegal, despite ban in schools |url=http://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/10/govt-refuses-to-say-if-protest-anthem-glory-to-hong-kong-is-illegal-despite-ban-in-schools/ |access-date= |website=[[Hong Kong Free Press]] |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>[https://www.ft.com/content/0dbd3048-e1a8-4523-9496-4952a2c05c59 Hong Kong school suspends teenager for online protest-related slogan], [[Financial Times]], 9 September 2020</ref>
Following the enactment of the [[2020 Hong Kong national security law|Hong Kong national security law]] in 2020, the Hong Kong government remained unwilling to declare the song illegal, despite deeming some phrases "separatist and subversive", particularly references to the protest chant "[[Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times]]", which it specifically identified as banned under the controversial legislation. Schools were told not to allow the song to be played or sung.<ref name="HKFP720">{{Cite web |last=Ho |first=Kelly |date=2020-07-10 |title=Gov't refuses to say if protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong' is illegal, despite ban in schools |url=http://hongkongfp.com/2020/07/10/govt-refuses-to-say-if-protest-anthem-glory-to-hong-kong-is-illegal-despite-ban-in-schools/ |access-date= |website=[[Hong Kong Free Press]] |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>[https://www.ft.com/content/0dbd3048-e1a8-4523-9496-4952a2c05c59 Hong Kong school suspends teenager for online protest-related slogan], [[Financial Times]], 9 September 2020</ref>


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Not to be confused with the official representative anthem of the Hong Kong SAR, March of the Volunteers.

"Glory to Hong Kong"
An image of Lion Rock at night with lights glowing from a distance. The song's title is read in Chinese characters virtually.
Song
Language
  • Cantonese
  • English
WrittenJune–August 2019
Published31 August 2019
Recorded28–29 August 2019
Genre
Length1:45
Composer(s)Thomas dgx yhl
Lyricist(s)
  • Thomas dgx yhl
  • Netizens on LIHKG
External videos
video icon "Glory to Hong Kong" on YouTube
video icon "Glory to Hong Kong" official English version on YouTube
video icon "Glory to Hong Kong" orchestra and chorus edition on YouTube
video icon "Glory to Hong Kong" Luminous version on YouTube
Glory to Hong Kong
Traditional Chinese願榮光歸香港
Literal meaningMay Glory Return to Hong Kong
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYuàn Róngguāng Guī Xiānggǎng
Bopomofoㄩㄢˋ ㄖㄨㄥˊ ㄍㄨㄤ ㄍㄨㄟ ㄒㄧㄤ ㄍㄤˇ
Wade–GilesYüan4 Jung2-kuang1 Kuei1 Hsiang1-kang3
Tongyong PinyinYuàn Róng-guang Guei Sianggǎng
IPA[ɥɛ̂n.ɻʊ̌ŋ kwáŋ.kwéɪ ɕjáŋ.kàŋ]
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationYuhn Wìhnggwōng Gwāi Hēunggóng
Jyutpingjyun6 wing4 gwong1 gwai1 hoeng1 gong2
IPA[jy:n˨ wɪŋ˨˩ kwɔ:ŋ˥ kwɐi˥ hœ:ŋ˥ kɔ:ŋ˧]

"Glory to Hong Kong" (Chinese: 願榮光歸香港; Jyutping: jyun6 wing4 gwong1 gwai1 hoeng1 gong2; Cantonese Yale: Yuhn Wìhnggwōng Gwāi Hēunggóng) is a protest anthem that was composed and written by a musician under the pseudonym "Thomas dgx yhl", with the contribution of a group of Hongkonger netizens from the online forum LIHKG during the 2019–2020 Hong Kong protests. It was initially written in Cantonese and was eventually developed into various language versions starting with English.

Since widespread protests to the 2019 extradition bill in Hong Kong erupted in early June 2019,[2] various songs that promote Hong Kong independence, such as "Do You Hear the People Sing?" from Les Misérables, have been sung by protesters on different occasions as their anthems.[3] "Glory to Hong Kong", according to the composer, was created "to boost protesters' morale and unite people".[4] Since the song's publication, it has been sung at most demonstrations. There are also numerous versions in English and other languages.[5]

Using the search term "the national anthem of Hong Kong" on Google had frequently returned "Glory to Hong Kong" as the top search result, leading to the song being used in several international competitions.[6][7][8] In response, Hong Kong authorities have accused the song of promoting subversion and banned it under Hong Kong National Security Law, which defines acts of secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces, and is punishable with life imprisonment.[6]

In June 2023, the Department of Justice sought a legal injunction to ban the song, including from the internet.[9] In July 2023, the High Court rejected the request, saying that it could have "chilling effects" on freedom of expression.[10] In August 2023, the Department of Justice appealed the rejection.[11] In May 2024, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Department of Justice, overturning the High Court's ruling and issuing an interim injunction against the song.[12][13]

Background

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Thomas, a music composer and Cantonese-language lyricist, first posted an instrumental version of "Glory to Hong Kong" and its lyrics on 26 August 2019 to LIHKG, an online forum where pro-democracy Hongkongers exchange views. After receiving suggestions from the forum users, he modified the lyrics, including the incorporation of the phrase "Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times" (Chinese: 光復香港，時代革命; Jyutping: gwong1fuk6 hoeng1gong2, si4doi6 gaak3ming6; Cantonese Yale: Gwōngfuhk hēunggóng, sìhdoih gaakmihng), a motto at the protests. The song's music video, comprising scenes from demonstrations, was uploaded to YouTube on 31 August 2019.[14] The song went viral within a few days across various social media, followed by the emergence of versions in English and other languages.[15][16][17] An orchestral music video with SATB chorus was uploaded to YouTube on 11 September 2019, reaching 1.5 million views within a week.[15][18] Hong Kong protesters previously sung "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" as protest anthems, before adopting "Glory to Hong Kong" as their main anthem.[16]

In an interview with Time magazine, the author-composer said: "Music is a tool for unity, I really felt like we needed a song to unite us and boost our morale. The message to listeners is that despite the unhappiness and uncertainty of our time, Hong Kong people will not surrender."[15] In an interview with Stand News, the composer explained his motivation to compose a new protest song for Hong Kong in place of songs commonly sung during protests such as "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" and "Glory Days", two songs by Hong Kong band Beyond, describing the songs as "not unpleasant to listen to", but that their rhythm was somewhat out of place with the atmosphere during protests. The composer said he was predominantly a pop rock artist, noting that a classical-style production like "Glory to Hong Kong" was a personal first. Inspired by "God Save the King", "The Star-Spangled Banner", the national anthem of Russia, the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" by Antonio Vivaldi, he spent two months composing the song's melody working backwards from the line "我願榮光歸香港" ("I wish that glory return to Hong Kong").[19]

The song was observed to have similar connotations to Roman Tam's "Below the Lion Rock",[20][unreliable source?] a Cantopop song highly regarded among Hong Kongers in association with the sense of the region's common spirit.

Origin of the title

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Orchestra in black bloc playing the march Glory to Hong Kong[21]

The word "glory" (榮光) in the song title consists of the Chinese characters for honour (榮; wing4) and brilliance (光; gwong1).[22] The term has been used in poems by Li Bai and a prose by Lu Xun, in addition to being a common term used by Christians. The composer noted that he was irreligious, and described the last sentence "Glory be to Hong Kong" (Chinese: 我願榮光歸香港; lit. 'I wish that glory return to Hong Kong') as his twofold wish: that Hong Kong can regain its glory in the future, and that Hongkongers are willing to dedicate their pride and triumphs to the city.[19]

Lyrics

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"Glory to Hong Kong" comprises four stanzas of lyrics in Cantonese. The author states that he prioritised the meaning of the lyrics over the rhyming of lines,[19] and explains the meaning of each stanza as follows:

The first stanza solemnly describes the suppression and deprivation of fundamental human rights, such as democracy, liberty and justice.[19]

The second stanza describes the anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill movement, where the people stand up to injustice even though blood is shed. The solemness follows that in the first stanza.[19]

The third stanza describes the perseverance of Hong Kong people in darkness and despair. It is performed with slightly less solemn character.[19]

The final stanza, with the most recognisable motto "Liberate Hong Kong; revolution of our times" incorporated in the lyrics, envisages that the city will regain its glory and honour. It expresses hope for the future, ending the song with excitement.[19]

Other languages

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Various versions of English lyrics have appeared online.[23] Shek Ga-mak, a Hong Kong expatriate in Germany, released German lyrics for the song on 11 September 2019.[24] Japanese lyrics for the song were also released by an anonymous Japanese person on 18 September 2019.[25] Members of Action Free Hong Kong Montreal performed a French version written by netizen assuming pseudonym "Montreal Guy", which was uploaded to YouTube on 26 September 2019.[26][27] Pícnic per la República released and sung a Catalan version on 24 October 2019 in front of the Chinese Consulate of Barcelona.[28][29][non-primary source needed] A Taiwanese version was premiered by the indie band The Chairman during a solidarity concert in Taipei on 17 November 2019.[30] Stefano Lodola released an Italian version in 2019 on YouTube.[31]

Public use

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People singing the song at Times Square, Causeway Bay[32]
Football fans singing the song during Hong Kong's match against Iran on 10 September 2019
Around 1000 people singing the song "Glory to Hong Kong" in New Town Plaza[32]

The song has been sung on numerous occasions by citizens in the public all over the city.[33] 200 people participated in a sit-in at Prince Edward station on 6 September 2019, requesting MTR to hand over footage of the attacks on passengers conducted by police on 31 August; in addition to chanting slogans, the protesters sang this anthem and "Do You Hear the People Sing?".[34] A few hundred people sang the song together at Cityplaza on 9 September.[35] On 10 September, Hong Kong football supporters sang the song at a match for the first time during a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Iran, booing the Chinese anthem.[36] On the same night, the song was again publicly sung by large groups at more than a dozen shopping malls across Hong Kong at 8:31 pm, a reference to both the police attacks on 31 August and the 2014 NPCSC Decision on Hong Kong which was declared on 31 August 2014.[37][38] On 11 September, around 100 people sang the song together in a memorial meeting for a suicide victim held at Ka Shing Court in Fanling.[39] Around 500 students from 10 secondary schools in Kwun Tong District, Tseung Kwan O and Kowloon City District organised a human chain, in which they sang the song.[40] Around 1000 people sang the song in New Town Plaza together that night, with crowds of people singing the song in other shopping malls around Hong Kong as well.[32]

Reception

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Robyn Dixon and Marcus Yam of Los Angeles Times described "Glory to Hong Kong" as having "a more indigenous, electric, unifying effect" when compared to songs that were previously used at the protests.[41] The march's Cantonese lyrics, in particular, affirms a sense of a collective cultural identity which is at the heart of the conflict.[1] The lyrics evokes a sense of pride and belonging to Hong Kongers who struggle for identity after the 1997 hand-over to China.[42] The hymn-like composition was also seen as "supremely approachable" to the populace who were accustomed to the Christian music tradition introduced by the region's British and missionary-influenced educational system.[43]

The Chinese edition of Deutsche Welle named "Glory to Hong Kong" the "anthem" of the Hong Kong protests.[44] The Chinese edition of Voice of America described the lyrics of the song as reflecting the heartfelt views of protestors.[45] Taiwanese newspaper Liberty Times described the song as "the military march of protesters" (抗爭者軍歌), singing their anxiety towards Hong Kong's political situation, as well as an "unrelenting revolutionary spirit".[46] Describing the song, Chinese Television System News noted that the song had "peaceful vocals coupled with scenes of bloody conflicts between Hong Kong Police and the people" and that by creating "Glory to Hong Kong", Hongkongers recorded their "history of struggling for democracy and freedom".[47] Chow Po-chung, a professor of politics and public administration at the Chinese University of Hong Kong noted that the song's melody and lyrics resonated with many people and united protesters, leading to many people developing great "attachment" to the song.[48] Former President of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong Jasper Tsang praised the song as a high-quality technical production, believing it to be produced by professional musicians. He said that the song shows that the government's efforts at promotion have been weak.[49]

Wen Wei Po, a state-owned newspaper controlled by the Hong Kong Liaison Office, published an article on its front page on 12 September, criticising the song as the anthem for Hong Kong independence, and that the lyrics idealise violence. The title of the article, "獨歌洗腦，煽走獨路" may be translated as "Independence song brainwashes, touting independence as the route [for Hong Kong]", though "independence" may be treated as a pun for "poison" in this context due to its Chinese pronunciation.[48] Carmen Poon published an article in Ming Pao on 13 September entitled "The brainwashing song that trumpets Hong Kong independence" (鼓吹港獨的洗腦歌), in which she describes the "elegant lyrics" of the song as "advocating hate", and that "seeds of violence and hatred have been sown into the brainwashing song, causing people to inadvertently dance to its baton and commit bad behaviour".[50][51]

The song has been described as the unofficial anthem of Hong Kong, and some protesters stated they felt that "Glory to Hong Kong" should replace the Chinese national anthem "March of the Volunteers" as the anthem of Hong Kong;[52][16] to which, the composer insisted that the song can only be a protest song: "There is no nation. How can there be a national anthem?"[53] On the other hand, an opinion piece by Brian C. Thompson, a Chinese University of Hong Kong senior lecturer, for The Globe and Mail argues that despite only a "few" minority of the protesters are demanding for a separate state, the march is used as a thematic anthem representing the collective demands of the Hong Kong people – which are also considered "a nation [...]. A state may be home to multiple nations..." – therefore the march can still be regarded as "national" in nature.[1]

Some critics challenge the song in terms of musical theory[failed verification], considering its lyrics "clumsy" and its melodic range "too wide for most amateur singers" to which its lyrics' spoken tones are not synched.[43][20][unreliable source?]

The song has gained a huge popularity in Ukraine, as for the result of the song's name and slogan was inspired by the traditional Ukrainian slogan "Слава Україні! Героям слава!" (Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!)[54] The Hong Kong's slogan version was also used by Ukrainian protesters in solidarity with the Hong Kong protesters.[55]

Authorities' responses

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High Court of Hong Kong initially rejected the government's request to ban the song "Glory to Hong Kong", but the government later successfully appealed and banned the song

Following the enactment of the Hong Kong national security law in 2020, the Hong Kong government remained unwilling to declare the song illegal, despite deeming some phrases "separatist and subversive", particularly references to the protest chant "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our times", which it specifically identified as banned under the controversial legislation. Schools were told not to allow the song to be played or sung.[56][57]

In practice, public renditions of the song quickly draw attention from the police, and prosecutions are regularly brought on malleable charges such as obstruction, busking without a licence,[58] not wearing a mask, and even 'possession of an offensive weapon' in some toy plastic handcuffs.[59][60] In September 2022, a harmonica player among the mourners for Queen Elizabeth II outside the British Consulate who played the song, along with "God Save the King" and others, was arrested under an old 'sedition' law.[61][62] A year later, an elderly Putonghua-speaking busker was jailed for a month for playing the tune on the erhu, on charges of not having a permit to play or collect money, but with police witnesses and the judge focusing heavily on the song, calling it 'soft resistance' and linking it to 'anti-government sentiment'.[63]

In June 2023, the Department of Justice sought a legal injunction to ban the song, including its lyrics and melody, and any adaptations of it, citing the national security law, the sedition law, and the national anthem law.[9]

In July 2023, the High Court rejected the government bid, raising concerns over the "chilling effects" on freedom of expression that a ban would bring. Judge Anthony Chan ruled that “perfectly innocent people” might refrain from engaging in lawful acts involving the song “for fear of trespassing the injunction which has severe consequences”. The judge added that an injunction would not be of much use and could conflict with existing criminal law, raising concerns over matters including potential double jeopardy.[10]

In August 2023, the Department of Justice appealed the rejection.[11] In February 2024, Senior Counsel Benjamin Yu, representing the Department of Justice, said that videos with the song were seditious and could danger national security.[64]

On 8 May 2024, the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the Department of Justice, overturning the previous High Court ruling and banning criminal acts involving the song. The criminal acts include “broadcasting, performing, printing, publishing, selling, offering for sale, distributing, disseminating, displaying or reproducing in any way” of the song. Exceptions were made for academic and journalistic purposes. The three Court of Appeal judges involved said that the injunction was “necessary” to persuade internet platform operators to stop facilitating such criminal acts being carried out on their platforms, as it was impracticable to bring proceedings against each one of the various unidentifiable people online.[12][13]

Following the court ruling, on 15 May 2024, YouTube blocked access in Hong Kong to 32 videos of the song listed in the Court's removal order. YouTube said that it was "disappointed by the Court's decision" but that it was complying with the removal order, and that it shared human rights groups' concerns that the content ban could chill free expression online.[65][66]

Controversies

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Anita Lee, a host of Vancouver-based Chinese-language radio station CJVB, received complaints from local Chinese residents after playing "Glory to Hong Kong" live on radio. She rejected rumours that she was suspended, whilst refusing to comment further.[67]

Apple Daily published an article on 15 September 2019, quoting RTHK staff who claimed to have received a notice from their managers on 12 September which told them not to play the song outside of news and phone-in programmes for the needs of "news broadcasting" due to its ties with Hong Kong independence. The article also quoted that the song should be deleted from recordings of shows where previously played, due to an alleged violation of the RTHK Charter which states that RTHK should fulfil the purpose of "engendering a sense of citizenship and national identity through programmes that contribute to the understanding of [Hong Kong's] community and nation". After holding meetings with employees, Director of Broadcasting Leung Ka-wing instead said that the song was to be avoided due to its controversial nature. Responding to the newspaper's enquiry, Ng Man-yee of RTHK responded that its management has not banned "Glory to Hong Kong", has not deleted the song from its database, and as far as she knows, has not discouraged playing the song.[68]

Lai Rifu, a Weiquan dissident, was arrested by Guangzhou police for picking quarrels and provoking trouble on 16 September. On 13 September, Lai had shared a video to WeChat and Facebook, which showed scenery around his home town and used the song as its background music, with the caption "This is my homeland, I want her to be free!"[69][70][71][non-primary source needed] On 18 September, around 20 pro-democracy activists, including Civic Party legislator Kwok Ka-ki, Civil Human Rights Front convener Jimmy Sham and members of the League of Social Democrats rallied to the Hong Kong Liaison Office, demanding the release of Lai. The activists chanted slogans and sang the song outside the Liaison Office's entrance.[72][73]

In June 2023, Spotify and Apple Music both halted global distribution of the song. Spotify said that the song had been removed by the song's distributor. Spotify also appeared to halt global distribution of covers of the song.[74]

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On 12 September 2019, a video titled "Glory to Hong Kong (Police Version MV)" (《願榮光歸香港》警察版MV) appeared on YouTube. It uses the original song and lyrics in audio, paired with scenes of Hong Kong Police using tear gas and other crowd-control weapons on protesters. On the screen, however, the lyrics "Revolution of our Times" were replaced with "Mission of the Police". Since being uploaded, this MV had received criticism from netizens which were removed later that night. Timelapse photographer Francis So condemned the MV on his Facebook page, stating that the timelapse of the night view of Hong Kong near the end of the video infringes his copyright. Cable TV also made a statement regarding clips from i-CABLE News used in the video, saying that they would retain the right to pursue all copyright infringements.[75][76]

Following this incident, another video titled "May Truth be Bestowed Upon Hong Kong" (願真理救香港) appeared. It used the instrumentals of "Glory to Hong Kong", but lyrics were rewritten by someone under the pseudonym "a person who loves Hong Kong" (愛港的人) to praise the Hong Kong Police Force and to fight against "rioters". Lin Xi made a remark stating that the use of instrumentals from the original "did not give a sense of violation, and was like a match made in heaven". He opined that the problem was the definition of "rioters, whether they were those who abused their power to arrest and beat up people or the powerless force that was attempting to fight back".[77] This MV was reuploaded to Sina Weibo by various Chinese communist official organisations, such as the People's Daily and the Communist Youth League.[78][non-primary source needed][79][non-primary source needed]

On 28 September, the fifth anniversary of the Umbrella Movement, a YouTube channel named "Channel Me" uploaded a video titled "Peace Upon Hong Kong" (願平安歸香港). It was a video spoof of the orchestral MV of "Glory to Hong Kong" by Black Blorchestra. It was also re-uploaded to other social media, including Junius Ho's Facebook page. All uploads of this song were later blocked by Content ID claims by Denise Ho's label Goomusic.[80]

Anthem mix-up gaffes

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A national anthem mix-up incident happened at the 2022 Asia Rugby Sevens Series. The song was played during a rugby match in Incheon, between the Hong Kong and South Korea rugby teams. Asia Rugby apologised and explained that it was down to "simple human error" made by a junior member of staff. The staff saved 'the Hong Kong national anthem' listed on the top of a search engine in the file folder named, 'Hong Kong'.[81] The Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan said the Hong Kong government raised "strong objection to the association for its inability" to prevent the mistake from happening. Chief Executive John Lee said that the "song that was played was closely connected to the 2019 violence and disturbances, and advocacy for Hong Kong's independence," and said that the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau would investigate the matter.[82] A man was later arrested in Hong Kong for thanking South Korea for playing the song.[83]

In another incident, also in November 2022, when "March of the Volunteers" was played before a match in Dubai between the Hong Kong and Portugal rugby teams, the graphics on the screen said that the song's name was "Glory to Hong Kong".[84][85]

A similar incident occurred three weeks later, on 2 December 2022, where the song was played at the prize giving ceremony at the Asian Classic Powerlifting Championship in Dubai. Hong Kong gold medallist Susanna Lin made a hand gesture to officials to stop the song from playing shortly after. The correct anthem, "March of the Volunteers", was played after just under two minutes delay.[86]

Another incident occurred on 28 February 2023, where the song was played at an ice hockey match in Sarajevo. It was halted and the correct anthem was played after around 90 seconds. Several Hong Kong hockey players at the World Championship Division III Group B match made the “time out” gesture as the song was played following their victory over Iran.[87]

Google

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In 2022, the song was the top result of googling "Hong Kong national anthem" or "national anthem of Hong Kong".[88][89][90] Secretary for Security Chris Tang appealed to Google to "correct" the search results to list March of the Volunteers instead, and said that the song being the top result hurt the feelings of Hong Kong people.[91] Google refused the request from Tang, saying that top results could not be changed as they are based on an algorithm.[91] Chief Executive John Lee also said "It is a matter of whether a company acts responsibly and respects the importance of the national anthem in the global context."[92]

In July 2023, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said that Google had asked him to provide proof that Glory To Hong Kong was illegal, and therefore the Hong Kong government filed a motion to make it illegal; Sun said "Very well, since you brought up a legal issue, let’s use legal means to solve the problem."[93]

In May 2024, Hong Kong's Court of Appeal overturned a 2023 decision by the High Court rejecting the injunction to ban the song, citing free speech concerns. Following the injunction, Google blocked Hong Kong users from accessing 32 videos of Glory to Hong Kong on YouTube.[94]

Global removal on streaming platforms

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On 24 May 2024, the song was taken off streaming platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify around the world, with the distributor citing Hong Kong's ban on the song. DGX Music said they opposed its removal and the injunction does not have extraterritorial jurisdiction. DGX Music also said the song itself is not banned by the Hong Kong Government.[95]

On 29 May 2024, the a cappella, orchestral, instrument, music box, and English versions of the song were reuploaded to Apple Music and Spotify. DGX Music said the “Unjustified repression will not silence the people, and even if we lose our instruments and our accompaniment, even if we lose a publisher, our pursuit of freedom and democracy will never end.”[96] On 6 June 2023, DistroKid taken down the song.[97] On 23 June 2024, the song was reuploaded.[98]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Thompson, Brian C. "Opinion: What's in a song? For the people of Hong Kong, the idea of nationhood". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019. Culture and identity are also at the heart of the conflict, and it's revealed through the languages of these two anthems. The people of Hong Kong are deeply attached to Cantonese language and to the use of classical Chinese characters. They have seen the Central Government funnel Mandarin-speaking immigrants into Hong Kong, and designer stores cater to Mainland visitors with signage written in simplified characters. Singing Glory to Hong Kong in Cantonese affirms a sense of identity that demands fighting for.
  2. ^ Wong, Brian (11 March 2023). "Hong Kong protests: 20 jailed for up to 64 months over riot near besieged PolyU campus in 2019". South China Morning Post.
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  5. ^ Tsoi, Grace (14 September 2019). "Glory to Hong Kong: How the protesters got a new song". BBC. Archived from the original on 23 September 2019. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
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  10. ^ a b Chau, Candice (28 July 2023). "Hong Kong court rejects gov't application for ban on pro-democracy protest song". Hong Kong Free Press. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
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