Hong Kong Fails to Bar Protest Song in Surprise Court Ruling
- High Court ruling a surprise win for freedom of speech
- Case had raised concerns Western tech firms might leave city
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The Hong Kong government lost a bid to wipe a controversial protest song from its internet, a rare victory for free speech and internet firms such as Google in a city accused in past years of undermining the rule of law.
The High Court on Friday declined the government’s application for an injunction to make it illegal for anyone with criminal intent to perform or broadcast Glory to Hong Kong, including the lyrics and melody, on grounds of national security.