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In Hong Kong, Booing China's National Anthem Is About To Get More Risky

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Fans cheer as Hong Kong's soccer team prepares to hit the field. Hong Kong fans have taken to booing China's national anthem in recent years to protest Beijing's tightening grip over the city. China's legislature has now made it illegal to disrespect the national anthem and the law will soon be enacted in Hong Kong. (NPR)
Fans cheer as Hong Kong's soccer team prepares to hit the field. Hong Kong fans have taken to booing China's national anthem in recent years to protest Beijing's tightening grip over the city. China's legislature has now made it illegal to disrespect the national anthem and the law will soon be enacted in Hong Kong. (NPR)

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