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Hong Kong protest anthem targeted in government crackdown, disappearing from internet

  • The unofficial anthem of Hong Kong's 2019 pro-democracy protests called "Glory to Hong Kong" is no longer available on major music streaming sites and social media platforms.
  • The Hong Kong government banned the song and is seeking an injunction against performing, disseminating, or adapting it in any form.
  • The song rose to popularity during the 2019 protests and became a protest anthem, but Hong Kong's political system has since undergone changes to align with Beijing.
  • More than 250 people have been arrested under a 2020 national security law passed to quell dissent.
  • Overseas Hongkongers are appealing to radio stations worldwide to play the song in a show of solidarity.
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