Hong Kong censors now have the power to ban films that endanger national security. It has raised concerns that freedom สมัครสล็อต of expression is being further diminished in a city that was once famous for its arts and vibrant film scene.
Officials are cracking down on criticism of the Communist Party of China rules. Many pro-democracy activists were arrested in the city. and enforced the national security law that came into effect last year. which imposed crimes such as the demand for independence during the months of anti-government protests in 2019.
The Hong Kong government announced on Friday that It fixed the censorship guidelines in the city's film censorship laws. This includes caution against “displaying, displaying, or treating any action or activity. which may be regarded as an offense that is detrimental to national security.”
Censors have the power to ban movies from exhibitions for It "prevents or suppresses any act or activity endangering national security," it said in a statement.
“The film censorship regulatory framework was built on the basis of a balance between protection of individual rights and freedoms on the one hand. and protecting legitimate social interests on the other hand,” the government said.
The amended law brings Hong Kong one step closer to censoring movies in mainland China. It has been closely monitored for themes and scenes critical of the Communist leadership. or inconsistent with the values the government is trying to uphold
The organizers of the 15th Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival on Friday canceled screenings of "Far From Home," a short film about political divisions in Hong Kong, following anti-government protests in 2019. Not approved by the censor
“This film censorship system shows that freedom of expression is disappearing from Hong Kong,” says Anders Hammer, director of “Do Not Split,” an Oscar-nominated documentary about the 2019 protests. “In 2021 we have already seen how worse the situation is . When activists and pro-democracy politicians are jailed which was charged under the new national security law,” he said.
“And unfortunately It seems that the local government and Beijing just want to continue to disperse fundamental democratic rights in Hong Kong,” he said.
in March Organizers canceled screenings of the documentary “Inside the Red Brick Wall,” which depicts clashes between pro-democracy protesters and police on a local university. According to an editorial in a pro-Beijing newspaper, the film spreads a message about the subversion and may violate national security laws