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National Anthem Ordinance Ord. No. 2 of 2020 A29 HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

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An Ordinance to provide for the playing and singing of the national anthem, for the protection of the national anthem, and for the promotion of the national anthem, in Hong Kong; and for incidental matters. [12 June 2020] Preamble

WHEREAS—

(1) the national anthem of the People’s Republic of China is a symbol and sign of the People’s Republic of China;

(2) all individuals and organizations should respect the national anthem, preserve the dignity of the national anthem, and play and sing the national anthem on appropriate occasions; and

(3) an Ordinance is to be enacted to preserve the dignity of the national anthem, to regulate the playing and singing, the broadcast and the use of the national anthem, to enhance citizen awareness of the People’s Republic of China, and to promote patriotism:

NOW, THEREFORE, it is enacted by the Legislative Council as follows—