'We are forced to become slaves of this regime,' argues one pro-democracy lawmaker. FMTNews
Pro-democracy lawmaker Tanya Chan, holds a placard reading ‘A murderous regime stinks for 10,000 years’.
The vote came as Hong Kongers marked the 31st anniversary of China sending tanks and troops to crush pro-democracy protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, and opponents rallied around the symbolism of the timing.Others gave impassioned speeches denouncing the law, which carries up to three years in prison and fines for anyone who insults the “March of the Volunteers”.
“The Central People’s Government is suppressing us and we are forced to become slaves of this regime,” Wu added. “Some people said this is a vicious law and will suppress our freedom of speech. That does not exist at all,” Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Minister Erick Tsang told reporters after the vote.Beijing has been infuriated by Hong Kongers – especially football fans – booing the national anthem in recent years to signal dissatisfaction with China’s rule.
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