National Security Act 〡 Yang Runxiong: Students should not be allowed to sing "Glory" Ye Jianyuan: Students are prohibited from expressing themselves

Political situation

Written by: Luo Jiaqing

2020-07-08 19:14

The "Hong Kong version of the National Security Law" was formally implemented on the 30th of last month. In response to a written question from the Hon. Secretary for Education, Yang Runxiong said that the song "May the Glory Return to Hong Kong" carries a strong political message and believes that it is closely related to social and political incidents, violence and illegal activities Relatedly, the school should never allow students to sing or play in the school.

Ye Jianyuan, a member of the Legislative Council of the education sector, said that students expressed their opinions in a peaceful and orderly manner on and off campus, but the government’s response was full of negative emotions, emphasizing that the Education Bureau banned the freedom of expression of students, and it was not a wise solution to social problems. Methods.

Ye Jianyuan pointed out that Yang Runxiong's statement is to prohibit students' freedom of expression. (Photo by Luo Jiaqing)

Ye Jianyuan pointed out that in the past, many songs had different levels of political information. He believed that it is rare for the government to prohibit citizens from singing certain songs. He asked whether songs such as "Singing the Motherland" and "The Broad Sea" could not be sung.

He also believes that if the government forces a ban on singing to suppress students’ freedom of expression, it is feared that it will have an adverse effect. Ye Jianyuan said he hoped that the Education Bureau could trust the professions of school teachers and principals, and advocated that students should be assisted by counseling and listening.

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