Hong Kong Moves to Make Disrespecting Chinese Anthem a Crime
- Legislation calls for prison terms as long as three years
- Latest bid to rein in free speech in former British colony
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Hong Kong unveiled legislation to make disrespecting China’s national anthem a crime -- from internet posts to sporting events -- fueling concern about free speech in the former British colony.