Under the new security law, the boy could be accused of secession. At school, any political slogan or even singing the anthem of pro-democracy demonstrations "Glory to Hong Kong" is prohibited. Student Association: It is political censorship.
Hong Kong (AsiaNews) - A boy from the Heung To high school in Kowloon Tong has been suspended from school for a week because his social media profile had a flag with the slogan “Free Hong Kong. Revolution now”, very similar to the slogan “Liberate Hong Kong. Revolution of our time ", which became famous during the months of pro-democracy demonstrations in the last year.
The boy, a 16-year-old, posted this photo on his profile during an online class. From what we understand, the suspension is a preventive measure. Due to the national security law imposed by Beijing, the boy could be accused of secession.
Last July, the Secretary for Education, Kevin Yeung Yun-hung warned students not to demonstrate against the law in school and not to shout slogans or sing hymns like "Glory to Hong Kong", which have become associated with instigating of independence and secession, with the risk of being sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
The Heung To school is no stranger to controversy. Last June, a teacher accused the management of not renewing her contract because during the music exams, she had not blocked students from singing "Glory to Hong Kong" and because "she did not share the same political vision" as the school.
Young people and even junior high school boys and girls made up a considerable portion of last year's demonstrations. Last May, out of over 8,000 arrested, 17% were young people under the age of 18.
According to the students' association, the suspension of their colleague is a form of "political censorship" and the punishment is "too harsh".