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Hong Kong's government said it had asked the city's high court to ban the song "Glory to Hong Kong", an anthem born out of huge pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Video. Hong Kong citizens sing "Glory to Hong Kong" in show of solidarity

Updated: 09/06/2023 - 7:06 GMT+2

Thousands of Hong Kong citizens defied the government's move to ban the anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" by singing the song born out of massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.

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