HK duty to enact anthem law

December 18, 2018

Hong Kong has the constitutional responsibility to enact local legislation to implement the national anthem law.

 

Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung made the statement ahead of the Executive Council meeting today.

 

He said the Government will consult the community on the issue.

 

Mr Cheung also noted drafting of the local legislation is near completion and the Government plans to table the bill to the Legislative Council early next year.

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