China News Agency, Hong Kong, June 12-The National Anthem Ordinance was officially gazetted in Hong Kong on the 12th.
According to Article 18 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, the SAR Government has fulfilled its constitutional responsibility to implement the National Anthem Law locally.
A spokesman for the SAR Government pointed out that the core spirit of this legislation is to hope that the public of Hong Kong will respect the national anthem as a symbol and symbol of the country, and provide guidance on the standards, etiquette and occasions for singing the national anthem. As for the punishment stipulated in the law, it is only to prevent and punish some misuse or intentionally insulting the national anthem. As long as the public does not improperly use the national anthem or conduct acts that publicly, intentionally, and intentionally insult the national anthem, there is no need to worry about falling into the wrong net.
The spokesman said that the SAR Government will do a good job in the promotion and education of the national anthem. A web page has been set up to let the public understand the content of the National Anthem Ordinance, as well as the standard scores and official recordings used in occasions where the national anthem must be played. In addition, the SAR Government will also launch promotional videos to be broadcast on social networking platforms, the SAR Government website and electronic media. The Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government will also update the learning and teaching resources so that students can understand the history and spirit of the national anthem and abide by the etiquette of singing the national anthem. (Finish)